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Hi my doctor wants me to take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 800-160mg twice a day for 7days. how long would that take to be out of my system after the 7th day?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

800-160: Symptoms from your dosing should stop by day 8! If that is not the case, immediately call your doctor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hi my doctor wants me to take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 800-160mg twice a day for 7days. how long would that take to be out of my system after the 7th day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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