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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat shingles?
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No bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for virus: No. Only is there is a secondary infection. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an anti-biotics and works against certain bacteria. Shingles is due to a virus (herpes zoster) virus and antibiotics do not work against viruses.
Answered 8/31/2018
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No: Shingles is caused by a virus and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic.
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