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How long does it take for a boil to heal while taking Bactrim?
I got a boil on my buttock and went to my doctor. She prescribed sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim tablets for 10 days at a twice a day dosage. How long before it starts healing? It's so painful.
My mother took Bactrim, then developed a rash all over her body, has anyone had this?
Her legs look sunburned.The dermatologist said it was stress related eczema. I don't think it is. I think is an allergy to bactrim and I think she needs to go to an allergist. Has anyone had this problem'
Can Bactrim DS treat bacterial vaginosis?
I was prescribed bactrim ds for a skin infection and was wondering if it could also treat and cure bacterial vaginosis? I would rather not be on two antibiotics at once.
UTI three times in a row?
Has this happend to anyone else, all three times it has been the E-Coli. First two times it has been treated with Cipro antibiotic, but this time my DR wants to treat it with Bactrim which I haven't taken before. Is thier any side affects I should know about? Thanks.
I am allergic to kefflix, sulfa, bactrim, and penicillin, what antibiotic is safe for me to take?
For my sore throat and ear infection?
Is bactrim indicated for strep throat?
My niece is experiencing swollen glands on the side of her throat. It is inflammed and red. She has no fever but was administered Motrin. She has slight difficulty in swallowing and her appetite is normal. I suspect she may have strep throat. Can I administer her a dose of bactrim to fight the... read more
How long does it take Bactrim DS tablet to get out of your system?
My husband was prescribed Bactrim and it made him have severe side effects, he is no longer taking that horrible med. The last dose he took was about 24 hours ago, but he still has some of the side effects... will he ever feel normal again?
Smelling an odd citrus/perfume smell while on sulfameth/trimethoprim?
I have many drug allergies. I am suffering from a UTI, that keeps coming back every few weeks. They put me on bactrim and just like the last few times I tried taking it, I get this overwhelming citrus smell and taste. It is horrible! I told my Dr. about it when she told me she wanted me to take it.... read more
What can I do to relive hives caused from bactrim?
My eyes are swollen and I have hives all over my body and in my hair.I took the sulpha drug bactrim for a bladded infection
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