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I am a spinal cord injury (SCI) and my SCI doctor has had me on this drug for 10 yesrs since my accident. It prevents Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), because I self-cath up to 8 times a day. I have not noticed any side effects other than an occasional yeast infection. Every couple months or so, I will stop taking it for a week or two just to give my system a break and so I do not build up a tolerance to it. However, if I stay off too long, I usually end up getting a UTI which then must be treated by a stronger antibiotic. This sulfa drug is considered a maintenance drug and I take it once a day. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have.

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Great MSager, thanks for posting, It is always wonderful when we have someone with experience with a certain med that can join us and help out with people's questions. Welcome to the site!

Yes, you are right, that is a definite drawback to using these as maintenance meds, you do need a stronger antibiotic when you get an infection, since your body is so used to the one you are taking that it has almost no effect.

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This is a combo antibiotic, commonly used for those types of infections.

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Hi, take lots of yoghurt and probiotics and remember that Jesus loves you. I shall be praying for you.

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I'm getting a deep sinus culture done soon when should I stop taking the sulfameth/trimethoprim in order a true result from the culture?

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