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Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

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Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, cotrimoxazole is a combination antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Streptogramin

Brands

Sulfatrim pediatric • Cotrim • Septra

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Headache
Stomach upset
Lethargy
Hypersensitivity
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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Is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) still effective after it was refrigerated?

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How long should i wait to drink after taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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Could bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause a rash after 10 days of treatment?

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Can a person have a rash develop from Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) a day after finishing a 7-day course of the drug?

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I've taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds before, why now would I get a rash? Also what should i do to get rid of it?

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I have bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 800-160 how many should I take for a tooth infection. I know this is not usually taken 4 this type of infectionbut its all I have.

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I stopped taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 2 months ago because of a rash on my rear.My doc just prescribed it again. Is it likely that ill get a rash this time also?

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What is the chance of getting a 2nd bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) rash. a month after using the drug and stopping because of the 1st rash The drug was ok for a year before?

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I have a very large lump (abcess) under rt armpit went to MD on Wed given Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) DS to start. today lump larger redder, hotter, harder, very painful?

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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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