I Am Taking Bactrim And Have A Rash
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I was prescribed Bactrim for an acute urinary infection. After taking it for thee days I am getting a rash. Should I stop? And what should I take for the rash?

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My wife found out the hard way that she is allergic to sulfa-based drugs too. After delivering our baby via emergency C-section there were signs of an infection so they put her on IV Bactrim. Within a day she had hives all over her body. Not sure if you need to take anything for the rash, it should dissipate on its own. Maybe a cortisone cream from your doc? You might want to talk with your doctor about getting on a different antibiotic for your infection though. Can you take penicillin based drugs?

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Yes stop. Bactrim gave me Steven Johnson syndrome and almost took my life. My skin peeled off my body like burns. I am 5 years out and still not the same. It started the same way and I went back to the ER. They told me to keep taking it and 2 days later, they had to breathe for me. Please don't take anymore.

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