Bactrim G

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, SMX-TMP

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the brand name Bactrim among others, is a fixed-dose combination antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.[2] It consists of one part trimethoprim to five parts sulfamethoxazole.[7] It is used to treat urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections, travelers' diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, and cholera, among others.[2]&a...

I had surgery on both feet to remove lypomas on Jan. 19. 1 foot was healing very slowly. Dr. thought I may have staph - did a culture. It came back no staph or infection. Said I have skin flora. Dr. put me on this antibiotic as a precaution b/c this Wed. he is going to do a "scrub" on 1 foot to enable new skin to grow back. I took med. for 7 days ( 1 twice a day.) He ordered a refill. I took 2 pills of the refill & work up with a severe rash resembling measels. I have no itching. The last pill I took was Thursday a.m. Dr. put me on benadryl gel caps every 4 hrs. Problem is that when I woke up this morning (Sat.) the rask had gotten much worse & spread to my entire body. I have been running 101 - 102 fever for 2 days now. Dr. have prescribed Leviquin since I must be havin...

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I am taking Bactrim DS for an infection cellulitis due to a cut on my leg. Is this the right antibiotic given to me? ## Hi Marie, Based on my research, Bactrim DS is used for treating cellulitis infection. If I can recommend anything else to help the healing process, it would be to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and look into supplements that will boost your immune system. A good anti inflammatory supplement is Echinacea Goldenseal. Also, Tea Tree and Lavender essential oils are very good for skin related infections because they are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. If you decide to try any of my suggestions, make sure you do plenty of your own research! I hope this helps!

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sulfameth/trimethoprim 800-160 ## I have been on this drug for a week now and I have been experiencing a hard time sleeping and I wake up every hour on the hour and when I first was on it I did not sleep for four days and I never had sleeping problems before. When I do sleep I also get really weird dreams. Has anyone experienced this? ## Yes- I am having problems sleeping and weird dreams also. Ooh-well; it will stop soon. I will complete the medication and hopefully be done with it. ## This medication is a combination of two antibiotics, and yes, they will cause sleep problems for some people, but this will wear off if you are on it for awhile, or it you complete your course of treatment. ## I have been put on Bactrim for my acne treatment. I also have problem with sleeping and wierd d...

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Can bactrim ds be inserted vaginally if not able to keep down orally ? ## Hello, Kels! How are you? No, that wouldn't be a good idea. Since they aren't manufactured to be used as pessaries and antibiotics can cause yeast infections…well, I think you can see where I'm going with this. Learn more Bactrim details here.* If you can't keep it down orally, then you may want to talk to your doctor about trying a different antibiotic that won't be so harsh on your stomach, or see if they can prescribe an antiemetic to prevent the vomiting. Is there anything else I can help with? This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Hello, great website! I have a 22 year old miniature Stallion that has orchitis... Can you advise me on the proper dosage of Bactrim for him...he's give or take a few pounds around 400lbs. I thank you in advance...an ex-veterinarian assistant.

I was prescribed bactrim or moderate acne and have been on the generic form sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 once daily for 5-6 weeks and have seen little to no results. Anyone know time line for this stuff to start working? I've been on keflax, ampicillin with success but I recall those working faster. No side effects but no success either, any advice?? ## From what I've found when researching this, results should start to be seen at about 6 weeks of use. If you haven't seen any results yet, then it just may not be the right antibiotic to help you. Have you ever tried Doxycycline? You can learn more Doxycycline details here. I'd suggest asking your doctor about it, if you haven't. Many people use it very successfully for acne. ## Well my 15yr old daugher got prescribe...

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Looking at all the allergic reactions to Bactrim. If there is any way you can use another antibiotic, do so. This medication is seriously dangerous. I say this as a nurse, and also as a victim of a sulfa allergy. I was put on Bactrim for a MRSA infection. Long story short... Developed aseptic viral meningitis for the Bactrim. Ended up in the hospital for four days. Worst illness ever!!!! Look for fevers, severe headache, stiff neck. It will also cause "thrush" or yeast in your mouth. Painful. Rashes, vomiting, and loss of appetite are also common side effects. Avoid this medication if at all possible. Especially if you are immunocompromised! ## From what I've researched online, Bactrim does have quite an intimidating list of side effects / allergic reactions associated with ...

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Will a seven day dose work. I went to Mexico to buy it and the box only has 14 and the dosage is for 1 every 12 hours. ## The dosing schedule for this drug is largely dependent on the severity of the type of infection you may be dealing with. For example: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 14 days. For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea, the usual adult dosage is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 5 days. The recommended dosage for patients with documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours given in equally divided doses every 6 hours...

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bactrim ds tabs ## For urinary tract infection, what is the proper dose of sulfatrimeth Ds 800, 160 mg tabs? How many times a day and for how long? ## The standard dosage is usually one tablet, twice daily for 10 to 14 days, but you should follow whatever instructions your doctor has provided. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, stomach upset and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more Bactrim details here. Is there anything I can help with? ## I have taken this bactrim 2 times a day for 2 days 800-160 tab for prostate infection and I dispose to sweat at nite.

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Is bactrim prescribed for bronchitis? ## Yes, it is sometimes prescribed for bronchitis, it's among the antibiotic choices that can be used. Have you been advised to take it? It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Bactrim details here. ## Yes i took it for bronchitis ,but had another DR tell me it is prescribed for an UTI .

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Prevent infection. Also known as SMZ/TMP ## (SMZ + TMP) Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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I was given Bactrim 400mg but with no directions! How often should I take this? ## Hello, Izzy! How are you? What type of infection is being treated? The dosage can vary, depending on that detail. Can you please post back and let me know? Thanks!

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Which might be a better antibiotic and cause less stress on your liver? ## Hello, Mike! How are you? Generally, Bactrim is the most problematic antibiotic, overall, not just for any possible effect on the liver. It tends to be much more harsh, since it is a sulfa based antibiotic, so it usually causes a lot more side effects and many more allergic reactions than others. It's also very rough on the kidneys and can easily cause dehydration. Thus, if you have a choice, you might want to try Cipro first and save the Bactrim as a last resort, if others don't work. I rarely tell anyone to take it as their first option. Typical side effects to Cipro may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took bactrim generic to treat a vaginal labia cyst in late Oct, marsupialization surgery. The heavy duty bactrim seemingly got rid of the infection in that spot. That said, I suffered, for five weeks from acid poo and skin irritation down there, colitis syptoms like eat and then toilet time diarhea for five weeks. Plus, I got a painful diaper rash, and two yeast infections. Also, every time I shaved, even with a premium new razor - I got cuts on my thighs that filled with small amounts of pus. I added a daily vitamin, calcium and a probiotic to my diet which stopped the acid ass and #2 diarrhea. Ugh! 40 days since the cyst, I got another bad infection. Deep in left butt cheek. Dr. Ordered up Bactrim again. I near immediately got a major headache which awoke me in the night - a horrend...

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Im allergic to quinine sulfate can i take bactrim? ## Hello, Kitcat! How are you? Are your doctor and pharmacy aware of your allergy? You should be able to take this antibiotic, but there is a slight chance that you could also be allergic to it. It's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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i'm pregnant for 7 months and 3wks and i was confined for 3 days due to preterm labor. i was injected thru IV with magnesium a for 48 hrs after i got discharged my ob prescribed me with isoxilan and i should take it 2 tab every 6 hrs for 2 weeks and also bactrim 2x a day for 7 days due to UTI....i'm fine with isoxilan but when i searched abt side effects of bactrim i started worrying that it may cause harm to my baby even if my ob told me that there is no side effect to the baby...please enlighten me about this........

Is there any side effects on this? ## Hello, Jerry! How are you? All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, even over the counter products. This antibiotic may cause nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it OK to crush the pills of Bactrim and mix them in applesauce before taking? I havea real phobia about swallowing pills of any kind and my doctor syas it only comes in pill form ## Yes, you can do that with these. The only time it is not safe to do so is if the medication is time released. Bactrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Hey Nervous P, I am taking Bactrim as well, its hard for me to swallow pills, due to my large tonsils. Because of that, I have created a phobia. There is a liquid form but its about $130.00 (Walmart pharmacy). I just tried to put it in apple sauce crushed, b...

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I was prescribed Bactrim because of an upcoming biopsy. Funny thing, my legs have been hurting for years, hard to even sit sometimes, and I walk with a limp. After a week on Bactrim these symptoms went away. I sure would like to know why. Three days after finishing the prescription the pain came back. ## That is very unusual, since it is a sulfur based antibiotic, it's most often known to cause the exact opposite and cause pain in people that are sensitive or allergic to it. You can learn more Bactrim details here. I really can't say why it may have helped. Have you ever had any testing done to see what's causing the pain?

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