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A member asked:

How long does it take for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to leave your system after taking your last pill. i am still having intermittent adverse reactions 8 days later.

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Several days: It takes a few days to leave your system but that doesn't mean you can't have adverse reactions after that. Ask your question again and detail your symptoms.

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Answered 4/5/2020

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