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I have been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for 5 days. i am having side effects including muscle aches, tingle sensation in hands and feet and nausea, what should i do?
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Ask prescriber: These are not typical side effects of this med, but could be possible. Not sure why you are taking the med or for what expected duration. It may be that you have completed enough med and can stop now. Check with your doc.
Answered 1/13/2013
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