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Statistically what % of people taking antibiotics like trimethoprim develop sjs or other serious side effects?

Q: statistically what % of people taking antibiotics like trimethoprim develop sjs or other serious side effects?

: Very few, probably under 0.1%.

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Very few, probably under 0.1%.

Answered 7/8/2023

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A member asked:

Statistically what % of people taking antibiotics like trimethoprim develop sjs or other serious side effects?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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