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

Reviews for Bactrim DS

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 18, 2022

"This medication is no joke! Can't hardly eat nor enjoy anything. I'm lucky to eat one cracker and drink water, and even then, I never know if I will be able to hold it down. Vomiting and nausea are expected, but body aches, flu symptoms, sore throat, migraine headaches, and not getting a lot of sleep are not comfortable. Asked my doctor if she can switch me off this medication, but he was firm and stated I have to take it all. I'm on my second week and won't be done until my third week. It's brutal and hard to deal with. I don't see any results nor improvement for my condition either."

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  • 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."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 18, 2009

"It makes me quite tired and somewhat confused."

4 / 10
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  • 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."

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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!"

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  • 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."

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