HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I think i have prostatitis for last 6 months i have a 12 weeks of trimethoprim, would this also be causing severe buttocks soreness and itching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Indirectly, it may..: ..be a side effect of the prolonged use of an antibiotic. Antibiotics can kill off the healthy bacteria that protect us from unhealthy organisms. Regardless of its cause, a doctor should take a look at this and treat it accordingly. Best wishes. Dr. Anne

Dr Kennedy agreed

Answered 2/28/2017

2.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I took Sulfameth/Trimethoprim for about 3 days. I have severe itching on my scrotum and penis. I stopped taking the medication. What about the itching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I took bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic last week for some minor infection. I now have red spots under my skin. No itching or pain. Could this be a side effect ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, I have plaque psiorsis on my face, arms, back, scalp and behind the ears. Scalp itches so bad and my hair is falling out and breaking, causes scalp to be super sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I developed a rash on my lower leg last summer. It itches, pusses, bleeds, and is sore if i scratch it. Its round, about the size of a tennis ball.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Anal swelling really bad around & itches really bad at night most very sore to sit on I do have last stage hidrandenitis? Keep abdominal discomfort?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) an effective medication to treat Prostatitis?
For prostatitis I have taken 6 weeks of trimethoprim with not much improvements, should I change to ciprofloxacin?
Enterococcus faecalis chronic prostatitis, fluoroquinolones should be avoided in me. Trimethoprim resistant. What other antibiotics should be tested for susceptibility that will penetrate the prostate and kill the infection?
I have severe prostatitis and anal itching, a urethral swab has revealed thrush (candida). Could this be the cause of my symptoms?
I get very itchy testicles and itching between my buttocks. It becomes sore and I get a rash. What anti fungal cream should I try out 1st?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.