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I felt sick at work monday. been taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. i was working in the heat. started to move slower. felt a lil flushed and nausea. slight headache.

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Heat exhaustion: This is the stage before heat stroke.Stay cool, hydrate, and try not to overheat again.Once this happens, you become more sensitive to the heat. Bactrum can cause a sun sensitivity but this is usually in the form of a sunburn like rash.

Answered 11/9/2020

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A member asked:

I felt sick at work monday. been taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. i was working in the heat. started to move slower. felt a lil flushed and nausea. slight headache.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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