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I'm taking generic bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. i missed a dose yesterday that i can make up saturday. but will the 12 hour gap harm the effectiveness?

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Dr. Joshua Marks answered

Um: Probably not just continue on the treatment.

Answered 6/2/2013

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A member asked:

I'm taking generic bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. i missed a dose yesterday that i can make up saturday. but will the 12 hour gap harm the effectiveness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshua Marks answered

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