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A member asked:

Hi. 39 y/o female rx bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for fever/sore throat. r eye cloudy after 1 dose. is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) the culprit? told i have tiny cataract prob since young

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Most probably due to cataract. If allergic to bactrum both eyes will be affected

Answered 7/17/2015

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