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Day 3 of trimethoprim very minor itchy skin, no rashes, it's not that bothersome but just wanted to check if it's safe to continue despite this? i'm on a 7 day course for a probable uti. happened to a worse extent with cephalexin?

Q: day 3 of trimethoprim very minor itchy skin, no rashes, it's not that bothersome but just wanted to check if it's safe to continue despite this? i'm on a 7 day course for a probable uti. happened to a worse extent with cephalexin?

: Ok to continue at this time. An antihistamine can be used for the itch. However, if you do get a skin rash then time to stop the antibiotic.

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Ok to continue at this time. An antihistamine can be used for the itch. However, if you do get a skin rash then time to stop the antibiotic.

Answered 7/9/2023

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A member asked:

Day 3 of trimethoprim very minor itchy skin, no rashes, it's not that bothersome but just wanted to check if it's safe to continue despite this? i'm on a 7 day course for a probable uti. happened to a worse extent with cephalexin?

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