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Bactrim

Bactrim

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Brands

Sulfatrim pediatric • Cotrim • Septra • Nucotrim

Generic Drug

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Headache
Stomach upset
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Hypersensitivity
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

Treats

Abscess
Condition
Carbuncle
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Super bug (methicillin-resistant staph. aureus; MRSA)
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Does bactrim have residual effects ?

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I was prescribed bactrim for endomestritis . I have a high level level of 58 Is it ok to still take the bactrim? Will it raise it more?

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A 31-year old female asked:

My last dose of Bactrim is Wednesday after being on it a week. When will the medication be out of my system once I take the last dose Wednesday AM. ?

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What are bactrim/septra best used for?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Can Bactrim be used to treat urethritis?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Can I take Bactrim if I have psoriasis and Sjgrens syndrome?

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A 30-year old male asked:

If I was allergic to Bactrim as a 6 year old, would I still be allergic to it as a 30 year old?

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Conflicted on if it is okay to have a couple beers while on bactrim. Will I be okay? No hard liquor.

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A 27-year old female asked:

What happens if I take bactrim while malnourished?

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A 26-year old female asked:

How long does it take folliculitis to respond to antibiotics? I have been taking Bactrim twice a day and I'm on day 4 with no improvement.

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A 37-year old female asked:

I was just diagnosed with ca-mrsa and i'm scared since it is often resistant to drugs. I just started bactrim ds tonight. What are the chances of it not responding to any drug? How can you know if it's caught early enough? Thank you!

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A female asked:

Can 800 mg bactrim affect nexplanon?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can bactrim rashes take months to heal ?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Can I take Pepcid and bactrim in the same day ?

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A 28-year old female asked:

How long after taking Levaquin can I switch to Bactrim?

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A 41-year old female asked:

How long should I spread out taking bactrim and a probiotic like florstor ?

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A 27-year old female asked about a 27-year old female:

I finished bactrim yesterday morning & flagyl Monday. Should I be okay to have 1-2 drinks?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I am on bactrim ds and I accidentally three bites of food made with cooking wine. Is that okay ?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Should I be eating yogurt while on Bactrim? The yogurt I like has the probiotics S. Thermophilus and L. Bulgaricus?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I have asthma, can I take Bactrim Ds?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Can I take cipro and bactrim together?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you take Bactrim DS and zpack together?

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Can I take pepto bismuth while taking Bactrim?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can I take acetaminophen while taking Bactrim ?

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A 23-year old asked:

Can I take bactrim(antibotic) and nyquil together?

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A 40-year old asked:

Help please! could cipro (ciprofloxacin) and bactrim be taken together?

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A 40-year old female asked:

If im not allergic to bactrim can i be allergic to cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can you still feel tired and no energy a few days after stopping Bactrim DS?

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If i take one bactrim, how long before i can take cipro (ciprofloxacin) again?

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Is there any interaction between Bactrim and clonazepam? Can I take clonazepam safely?

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