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Can the antibiotic bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-tmp da tablet) cause hair loss when taking? im taking for an ear infection. thanks

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Dr. Austin Mackens answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rare, but yes: It appears to be very rare and usually related to long term use of bactrim when it does happen.

Answered 7/4/2018

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