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Been taking bactrim started swelling in stomach how long after taking med does swelling go down.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Not sure.: Bactrim is an antibiotic and does not cause or reduce any swelling that is not related to infection. Generally infection large enough to cause visible swelling is quite serious and not subtle. I suggest that your swelling may be due to something else.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2017

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A member asked:

Been taking bactrim started swelling in stomach how long after taking med does swelling go down.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

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