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Every time my dr prescribes sulfamethoxazole &trimethoprim, i get an itchy red spot on my foot, the dr says its not from this med, could it be?.

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Possible: But unlikely that an allergic response would be limited to a single spot on your foot. Discuss w/your doctor. They know you best.

Answered 6/21/2013

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A member asked:

Every time my dr prescribes sulfamethoxazole &trimethoprim, i get an itchy red spot on my foot, the dr says its not from this med, could it be?.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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