Also known as: Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Cotrim, Cotrim DS, Cotrim Pediatric, Septra, Septra DS, Septra IV, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Uroplus, Uroplus DS
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I began getting serious boils in the worst places a man could ever get them. A nurse friend of mine knowing I was diabetic said that many diabetics get boils in the genital area and suggested I take Bactrim. This drug cleared them up quickly,leaving me to be one happy man.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Prevention of Bladder infection: was feeling great by day 2.wonderfull stuff.i gave my doctor a hug. i was never so miserable in my life,till she gave me bactrim
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: My doctor gave me Bactrim for serious boils that developed in my underarm, the medication worked wonders. My boils were better by the second day. I am very happy about the medication.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I had a very small cut next to my fingernail that turned into a full-blown staph infection (cellulitis. It very quickly (within 24 hours) spread up my finger to my second knuckle. My doctor prescribed 10 days of Bactrim and by the second day the infection began to subside. No side effects that I can think of.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Urinary Tract Infection: I never had an allergic reaction until I took this medication, now I learned the hard way I'm allergic to sulfa drugs. After one dose I had a lot the serious side effects: high fever, intense stomach pain, insomnia, hallucinations, anxiety, non-stop chills/shaking, vomiting, rash. Needless to say I ended up in the hospital for 3 days. I think my that you need to be careful when taking the drug and be aware of all the serious side effects.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Sinusitis: After three days of perscribed use of the generic bactrim, my headaches and nasal discharge have decrease dramatically. Side Effects, insomnia (reason I am writing this review), pain in jaw and throat if not taken with ample water.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I was diagnosed with MRSA, a staph infection that is like small boils on the skin. I was on Bactrim for two weeks and it seemed to clear it up. Actually improved in a couple of days. After a week of being off the Bactrim, I started getting the boils back. Had to take another two weeks of Bactrim.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Acne: I've been using this product for a little over a week now and already my skin is clearing up! I've dealt with acne and post-acne scarring for about 3 years now. I am 16 and I'm so glad i found something thats working! I used it along with finacea (azelaic acid) and my skin just keeps improving!
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Acne: I've struggled with acne for years and began using bactrim and it has helped me tremendously. I don't have breakouts anymore.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Urinary Tract Infection: Helped clear out a urinary tract infection fast. Still took the medication for a full week. It really did the trick.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I was prescribed this for a nasty spider bite that got infected. The infection started getting better after one day but the nausea is 24/7. I could hardly eat anything and had trouble sleeping because of the horrible feeling in my stomach. Was prescribed 2 pills a day for 10 days. The pills were large.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bronchitis: Had a bad case of bronchitis and Bactrim was prescribed. Within a day I was feeling better and was completely well in 3-4 days. Amazing! However, my wife was prescribed the same drug for her bout of bronchitis and found that she was allergic to it and had horrible stomach pain. So it's obviously not for everyone.
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SMZ-TMP DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Urinary Tract Infection: I would get a urinary tract infection when I had sex. To control the situation my doctor prescribed SMZ-TMP DS. I took one or 2 a day for years. As long as I took the pills I was not bothered with a UTI. Miss a day or 2, and UTI. Worked wonderful.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I took Bactrim for a bacterial infection under my skin, on my face, that resulted in many cystic like bumps. They were so painful. After taking the medicine for just a few days, the swelling and pain went away and the bumps cleared up. I would take this medicine again.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Diverticulitis: I have frequent episodes of diverticulitis. My doctor prescribes a 10-day supply of Bactrim DS. Many times 10 days is not enough to completely clear up the problem so I wind up needing an additional 10 days worth of medicine.
I have not had any bad side effects from this drug. I wish someone would create a drug to prevent diverticulitis.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Urinary Tract Infection: It worked like magic on my urinary tract infection. It is great and I didn't have any side effects.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Acne: Bactrim takes about a week before you see the changes. You must stay on the medicine or the acne will come back within two to three days of stopping.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Urinary Tract Infection: I felt better after 4 days. The reason why I didn't give this medication a 10 is because I experienced back pain while on this medication. Secondly, because I have to take the medicines for 7 days. I would have prefered to take AZO since it's only a 2 day medication but I couldn't because I was allergic to it.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for Bacterial Skin Infection: I have been using this for about 6 days now and already notice a huge difference. The first few days I was very tired but it was well worth it to get rid of the skin condition that came from nowhere. I am 32 and my skin had never done this before. I am so happy that this is working and thank God that it was not an expensive medication either considering I am a widow and single mom. I would tell anyone with this problem to try this first and skip anything else. It is just an infection. Best of luck to you all.
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