Is Purbac An Antibiotic (Top voted first)

I would like to know the purbac side effects ciz i hav diarhea stomach pain insomnia nauseous and loss if appetite....
M hiv positive but i am still waiting for my medication to arrive.
I woke up very weak n i lost appetite too and my physician prescribed immunace and bactrim but they gave me purbac cz they dais its the generic of bactrim.

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Hello Lisa, I am on Purbac DS for one Year now after I was diagnosed HIV pos.
I also had some Side Effects at the start of Treatment, but now I am almost ok with it, eat normal, drink lots of Waterm
My ARV is ATRIPLA (once a Day) and am doing well on this too. Please remember, we will never be the same since being diagnosed with the Virus, but I dont let the bVirus dominate me! Tell the Virus you will fight it and be positive about Life. We are NOT doomed because of our Condition, I believe there is People on Earth with much worse Conditions than we are. I was very afraid a Year ago, but am living a almost normal Life! All the Best to you, W.

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Thnx Wulf i needed to hear those words.
It got me worried coz i have used purbac before for acne but i didnt have these side effects.
Especially nauseous and diarhea part.

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@lisa,

Based on my research, Purbac contains the active ingredient (Co-trimoxazole); which is an antibiotic. Co-trimoxazole is actually an antibiotic that consists of a combination of two other antibiotics; trimethoprim and sulphamethoxazole.

Information referenced from:

gems.gov.za/default.aspx?ztKq7zH3OnlRn2YYbixG1w==

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain, cough, or shortness of breath
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Dark urine or pale stools, pain in your upper stomach, yellow skin or eyes
Diarrhea that may contain blood
Seizures
Severe stomach pain, cramps, or bloating
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Information referenced from:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0012241/?report=details#side_effects

I hope this helps!

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