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I'm allergic the bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim), (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) my fianc was just prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for an infection. should we refrain for intercourse, since i'm allergic?
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No: You should not have a problem just because he is on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim).
Answered 1/5/2019
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No worries: The Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) will not be passed sexually. There is no risk of an allergic reaction to the Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) through sexual intercourse.
Answered 3/10/2019
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