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Is trimethoprim commonly linked to increased anxiety /psychotic /inttusive thoughts in people who already have these disorders? i have a 7 day script for a simple uti and am terrified as i seem to get these reactions to tones of meds?

Q: is trimethoprim commonly linked to increased anxiety /psychotic /inttusive thoughts in people who already have these disorders? i have a 7 day script for a simple uti and am terrified as i seem to get these reactions to tones of meds?

: Trimethoprim is not known to have such effects.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Trimethoprim is not known to have such effects.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/9/2023

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A member asked:

Is trimethoprim commonly linked to increased anxiety /psychotic /inttusive thoughts in people who already have these disorders? i have a 7 day script for a simple uti and am terrified as i seem to get these reactions to tones of meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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