Bactrim Forums (Page 9)

Can sulfa/trim 800/160 mg be used for a kidney infection? ## Hello, Tina! How are you? This is a generic for Bactrim, which the FDA classifies as an antibiotic. It can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections as deemed appropriate by your doctor. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can bactrim ds 800 160 tab elevate blood pressure for someone who has hypertension but taking meds for that. ## Hi Paula, Based on my research, there have actually been several reports from other patients stating that Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim was the alleged cause of their hypertension. However it appears the manufacturer has failed to list hypertension in their drug monograph as a potential side effect. If you are experiencing such symptoms, my suggestion would be to keep track of and monitor your blood pressure before and after each dose. This way you can show your doctor the effect it's been having with proof over an extended or short period of time. I hope this helps!

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GENERIC SUB BACTRIM DS TABLET ## I want to know about this tablet,as I have been prescribed ## What are the side effects of Sulfa / Trim DS Tab? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, better known by the brand name Bactrim, it is effective at treating various types of infections and is one of the few known to be effective against MRSA. The side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and fatigue. Approximately 3% of people turn out to be allergic to it and may suffer more severe symptoms, so if you're taking and start showing signs of dehydration and/or get a sudden eruption of hives, then you need to seek medical attention. Are there any other comments or questions? You can learn more Bactrim details here. ## what are the ingridients sulf...

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Just wanted to ask is it safe to drink grapefruit juice whiling taking bacterium and the generic brand ## Hello, Linda! How are you? I've not found a problem listed between them, but as a precaution, it would likely be best to separate them by at least 4 hours. Side effects to Bactrim may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I eat grapefruit while I'm taking Bactrim antibiotics?

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I been Talking this medication for 4 days now I'm spotting light blood is that normal? ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? This is a generic for the antibiotic Bactrim, it's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, joint aches, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Are you on a hormonal contraceptive? Some antibiotics, such as this, can cause you to absorb less of the hormones than usual, which reduces their effectiveness and can cause breakthrough bleeding/spotting.

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my Dr prescribed Bactrim DS for 3 days to treat UTI is this duration long enough? ## Hello, Pollo! How are you? It really depends on the severity of the infection, so that might be appropriate, but only your doctor can decide. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. How long have you had the infection? Are you prone to getting them frequently? Usually, the preferred antibiotic to treat UTIs is Nitrofurantoin.

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H49 in treating cellulitis. How long before improvement is seen? ## Hello Bryan! How are you? This antibiotic is a generic for Bactrim, it is used to treat various types of infections and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If it's working for you, you shouldn't see any worsening after being on it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after 3 full days of taking it. How long have you been on it, so far?

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I have a really bad toothache that I think is abscessed. Will Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help treat the infection? ## Can Bactrim be used for a Tooth Infection? While Bactrim is effective against a range of bacterial infections, it is not typically the first-line antibiotic for treating tooth infections, which are often caused by anaerobic bacteria found in the oral cavity. These infections usually respond better to antibiotics that are specifically effective against the types of bacteria found in dental abscesses, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, or clindamycin, which are more traditionally prescribed by dentists. However, in cases where a patient cannot tolerate these first-line antibiotics or if the infection is caused by a bacteria that is known to be susceptible to...

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Hello I am worried about taken any meds at all.I have been sick for four months with chronic bronchitis,this is my third bought of antibiotics,all three being different.first the z pac then bactrim now this.I was wanting to know if i could experience life threatening side effects if i have taken this medicine before? I have taken it 7 years ago for rocky mountain spotted fever. I know i need to take it ,i just hate anything unnatural in my body And if so how long would it take to have an allergic reaction? thanks ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? No, whether or not you've taken it before should have no bearing on such side effects. The only issue would be if you had an allergic reaction to it in the past, because those tend to get worse with repeated exposure. You might be thinking of a...

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My mother was given nitro furmac as result of several UTI infections year after year. Thinking the UTI was worsening and meds weren't working just yet, we didn't realize what was happening. She actually became non-responsive and had a stroke. All due to reaction of nitro furmac. Now on bactrim daily as a preventive antibiotic for infections. Not a concern in over a year. ## Hi George, I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's terrible experience with Nitrofurantoin. Although both medications have a long list of undesirable side effects, there's really no way of knowing ahead of time how you might react to one or the other until its too late. However I'm glad to hear that you were still able to pinpoint the problem none the less. May I ask how long she's been...

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Ip 272. Is a generic for Bactrim DS. Treats all symptoms listed from other comments. The one thing everyone forgot to mention is that it also treats moderate to severe acne and cystic acne. Amazing how my skin cleared up since I have been using the drug. Remember to take In morning and night, preferably with food if you have a sensitive stomach, and plenty of water. I noticed after taking the drug for awhile that I did have joint pain, but other than that it works amazing.. ## @Fiat, It may help with acne as an off-label use, but the only problem I see that could stem from long term use is that, without having an actual infection to treat, this could create antibiotic resistance to the point where if you did have an infection it may end up becoming much more difficult to eradicate than ...

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I was prescribed bactrim or moderate acne and have been on the generic form sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 once daily for 5-6 weeks and have seen little to no results. Anyone know time line for this stuff to start working? I've been on keflax, ampicillin with success but I recall those working faster. No side effects but no success either, any advice?? ## From what I've found when researching this, results should start to be seen at about 6 weeks of use. If you haven't seen any results yet, then it just may not be the right antibiotic to help you. Have you ever tried Doxycycline? You can learn more Doxycycline details here. I'd suggest asking your doctor about it, if you haven't. Many people use it very successfully for acne. ## Well my 15yr old daugher got prescribe...

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My eye and tooth hurt and swelled around my gums and shooting pain up my face and through my eye ## Hello, Tori! How are you? Yes, Bactrim is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your dentist prescribe it? If not, you need to seek medical attention and not just try to treat this yourself, those are symptoms of a very serious infection.

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I was prescribed this antibiotic after receiving 7 stitches, one was internal. ( I was cutting raw meat) Anyway,two days later I had to return to the ER with severe headache, nausea, fever, chills, sweats, flu like symptoms. After several tests diagnosis...Viral Syndrome. I have been sick for five days. No one else in the family is sick, I looked up the side affects of this medication today, and it had all these symptoms on the list. I have never been so sick in my life. ## Sorry about how miserable you are. Yes, you could be having a hypersensitivity reaction to the Bactrim, I'm not a doctor to say for sure, but if you search this site, you'll read posts from many others that have experienced similar problems. I have also had it happen, myself. Similar to you, I went to the ER ...

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I have a sinus infection and want to know if these are still safe to take ## Hello, Ang673! How are you? They don't become dangerous, once expired, but they do begin to lose effectiveness, so they may not properly eradicate an infection, that coupled with the fact that you may not have enough to complete a full course of treatment creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-alelrgic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No and thank u for replying...i did have enough, it was a full script and I did end up taking them because I needed something at the moment for my infection. It helped infection is gon...

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I am so scared to take this antibiotic . Have any of you cut the dose smaller and then gradually worked it up to what it was suppose to be.. Will it still do what it's suppose to do without making us sick...I need help. ## Hi Katie - have you taken any tablets yet and noticed any side effects? I have just been prescribed Bactrim DS and have taken half doses to start with. Taking medication is stressful if you have fear of reactions like I do. Hope you feeling ok. Tanya ## Hello, Katie and Tanya! How are you both? No, it will not work as well if you only take half the dosage. You need to take the full tablet, just as prescribed, in order for it to properly eradicate the bacteria. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anyth...

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Can bactrim ds 800mg 160 mg oral tablet... (20 tabs) treat venereal diseases ## Hello, Deontrail! How are you? Which venereal disease? Some of them require different medications, so most specific information is required. Was it prescribed by your doctor? Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Is it safe to chew and crush the Sulfamethox-TMP DS 800-160 Tab. ## Hello, Steve! How are you? They aren't time released, so you can do that, unless you've been given some specific reason not to by your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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All the ingredients of every thing bactrim has in it. Any benzodiazepines in it at all? ## No, none at all. Bactim is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria. Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxety, panic attacks, seizures, muscle spasms and several other conditions. Benzodiazepines are not used to treat infections.

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Im allergic to quinine sulfate can i take bactrim? ## Hello, Kitcat! How are you? Are your doctor and pharmacy aware of your allergy? You should be able to take this antibiotic, but there is a slight chance that you could also be allergic to it. It's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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