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

Bactrim DS has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 56 reviews for the treatment of Bacterial Skin Infection. 23% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 54% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Bactrim DS

  • Not...
  • 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, 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."

2 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 18, 2009

"It makes me quite tired and somewhat confused."

4 / 10
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  • Maria...
  • 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."

3 / 10
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  • 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"

1 / 10
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  • Shel
  • 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!!"

1 / 10
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  • Betsie
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 19, 2019

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

10 / 10
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  • Darren
  • 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"

9 / 10
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