Bactrim DS for Bacterial Skin Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

"I had a very widespread bacterial infection all over my legs, and it spread to my arms thanks to a misdiagnosis at the first clinic I went to, but I was prescribed Bactrim from the second clinic. My rash has cleared up a lot, and I've noticed a big change, but the debilitating nausea, cold sweats, and stomach aches are the worst. It will come and go in waves, and it will wake me up in the middle of the night. I have eaten a lot when taking this, and I drink a lot of water, but every time I take this, I have to take an Advil because the stomach pain is just unbearable. Every time the painkiller wears off, I feel like I'm dying. The result of the rash going away is worth it, but the pain and nausea is NOT."

• Hiv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

"I was prescribed a 10-day supply of Bactrim DS for finger lesions infected with staph. Within 2 days, I noticed that the infection started to heal. I also immediately experienced side effects of nausea, diarrhea, and heart palpitations. My doctor ordered me to have an echocardiogram/heart monitor as a result of irregularities she saw on my EKG while taking Bactrim. At the end of the 10-day supply, the infection had not cleared completely, and I was given a second round. After starting the second round, I broke out into a rash that covered my entire body. I had to have a shot of Prednisone and take an additional 6 days. It has been more than a month since I took the last dose of Bactrim, and I still am dealing with the original infection as well as being treated for chronic hives. I have not had heart palpitations since stopping the medication."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2009

"It makes me quite tired and somewhat confused."

• Mar...
• January 24, 2014

"Developed a skin rash all over my body, headache, stomach discomfort, neck stiffness, itchiness, anxiety. The majority of the symptoms pretty much."

• Jen...
• October 4, 2016

"Took two pills yesterday, still feel nauseous and light-headed. Haven't taken any today. Gonna go back and get something else. Worked on my cellulitis, it's almost gone, but my body can't handle it."

• Bet...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 19, 2019

"My doctor has prescribed this medication the last two times I have had a knee infection. When I take this medication, it clears up the infection."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2018

"DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE! It’s horrible. I have been off of it almost 48 hours, and I’m still puking and can’t hold any food down. My body is so weak, and it’s giving me panic attacks!"

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2022

"Was prescribed this antibiotic after my face abscess was drained. Overall, did its job, and experienced no side effect symptoms or headaches. Just make sure to drink plenty of water while taking."