Can I Use Sulfamethoxazole To Treat A Cold

I've headace and mild cough. Shall I take sulfamethoxazole

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No, this is an antibiotic that is used to bacterial infections, it will not help with a cold, since colds are caused by a virus.

The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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