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Bactrim

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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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I went to Dr yesterday and found out I have kidney infection. How long before I start improving. I'm hurting in my stomach, back. Taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). ?

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