Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim):
trimethoprim ↔ Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using trimethoprim together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking trimethoprim. You may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) drug Interactions
There are 367 drug interactions with Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)
Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) disease Interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) which include:
Colitis- Hematologic Toxicity
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Liver Disease
- Porphyria
- Renal Dysfunction
- Folate Deficiency
Crystalluria- Hemodialysis
- Urinary Obstruction
- Dialysis
- Renal Dysfunction
See also...
- Side Effects of Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)
- Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) Consumer Information
Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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