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Will sulfamethoxazole cause a false negative for blood in urinalysis or cause red blood cells to lyse for microscopic exam?

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A rare side effect of this drug can be the lysis of red blood cells . Also it should be avoided in patient with G6Pd deficiency or with folic acid deficiency . For other side effects , some rare , you could go to drugs.com

Answered 4/15/2022

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This drug is unlikely to cause the side effects you listed. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/sulfamethoxazole-and-trimethoprim-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071899

Answered 4/16/2022

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No it does not.

Answered 4/17/2022

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