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I was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (sulpha drug/antibiotic) for mrsa on my left hand. i had allergic reaction, stopped drug but now right fingertips are numb!?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

See your doc: You did not describe what type of allergic reaction you developed, at any rate, you need to see your doctor.

Answered 3/8/2013

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A member asked:

I was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (sulpha drug/antibiotic) for mrsa on my left hand. i had allergic reaction, stopped drug but now right fingertips are numb!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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