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Diagnosed with an abscess but it has not broken through the skin. wondering how long it will take for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to start working?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your doctor: See your doctor if the abscess is stubborn and doesn’t heal using bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). In some cases, an abscess may cause serious complications. S/he may want to drain it.

Answered 11/13/2015

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