Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds Prescribed For Acne- Side Effects (Top voted first)

My Dr prescribed me 20 Sulfamethoxazole Tmp. So far I have taken 10 tablets and from yesterday I have started getting chills, headache, sore throat and body ache. I called up my Dr again and she said to take Ibuprofen for all these symptoms with Sulfamethoxazole Tmp. Howeve I read somewhere on the internet that these are severe side effects and may cause serious damage to your body. I am thinking to stop these tablets now. 10 tablets which I already took are not sufficient to clear my acne infection ? I dont want to take any other antibiotics now. :-(

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This is a sulfa based antibiotic, the name brand for it is Bactrim and it is well known for causing such side effects.

Learn more Bactrim details here.

However, there's no need to be afraid of other antibiotics, as long as you stay away from the sulfa based ones.

Others that are used to treat acne, such as Doxycycline, may not cause you any problems, at all.

Learn more Doxycycline details here.

And in the future, when it comes to possible medication side effects, you are better off on sites like this or asking your pharmacist. Most doctors are not aware of all the possibilities, because they don't study medications as in-depth as they do medical treatments and diagnosing conditions. It is a sad but true fact.

There are always people here that are happy to help, if we can, but if they are severe and potentially dangerous, then consult a pharmacist or go to the ER.

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This medicine is poison!! I am 35 year old healthy female. I've never had ANY food nor medicine allergies in my entire life. Eight days later I still feel negative side effects from this crazy med. DO NOT TAKE AT ALL..have your dr. Call in something else right away. I had a kidney infection and for the life of me do not understand why a nurse practioner who didn't read my chart or even see me for a visit would not only prescribe this but fluconazole as well...I didn't need a double punch antibiotic on top of fluconazole and then the pharmacy fills my Motrin 800 mg and never mentions hey do not take together!!

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its from not drinking enough water or fluids this medicine dehydrates your body i found that out with being on it

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I have been taking it for about 10 days and I have muscle cramps in my legs I wonder if this drug is what is causing it

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