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Took bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds twice a day for two weeks. two weeks later side effects of brain fog, body aches and anxiet continue. how long can these effects last?

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Doubtful from meds: Your history of anxiety may be provoking your ongoing feelings of "brain fog" more than the residual effects of the antibiotic. If that had anything to do with things in the first place it should've easily cleared by now. See your doctor for more evaluation if necessary.

Dr Gieck agreed

Answered 6/25/2015

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A member asked:

Took bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds twice a day for two weeks. two weeks later side effects of brain fog, body aches and anxiet continue. how long can these effects last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Gieck agreed

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