Bactrim Sulfa Meth/trimethoprim

My mom83 started bactrim sulfameth/trimethoprim two days ago and is so exhausted weak upset stomach seeing guys on the roof hallucinations no appetite....think she should stop and take another rx for her bladder infection....what is a better drug? this is an allergic reaction, no? side efeects that seem disabling to me.....

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Bactrim does have what I would call "disabling" side effects, but I don't think that this is an allergic reaction, unless she is experiencing severe swelling or rashes of some kind. Hallucinations are reportedly a general severe side effect of this antibiotic, as is weakness and fatigue, among a large list of other possible side effects.

That said, I do agree with you and strongly recommend looking into other antibiotics for a UTI. Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is indicated only for the treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections. This may be one medication to consider as an alternative.

Learn More: Nitrofurantoin Details

I hope this helps!

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