A 21-year-old male asked:
can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) make your acne worse while taking it(no rash)?
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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered
49 years experience Infectious Disease
It should not: No it shouldn't.
Answered on Dec 11, 2012
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Dr. John Ebner answered
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Be Patient: Acne is a stubborn condition and is a slow responder to treatment for most people. You will need to give it at least 2 months before you rule Bactrim ... Read More
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Yes: I'd check with my physician first, though, since Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) itself is famous for producing a different kind of rash t ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
First try: "bactrim" isn't as good as some of the other antibiotics, especially the tetracyclines. Don't ever use an antibiotic as sole treatment for acne. Isotr ... Read More
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