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I need to know what's an effective bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) alternative?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Depends: ...On what is being treated? In general, clindamycin, vancomycin, or Linezolid are substitutes for skin/soft tissue infections, with more options if used for urinary or respiratory issue and not concerned about possible mrsa.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/6/2017

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