Bactrim DS for Bacterial Skin Infection User Reviews (Page 3)
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, 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."
- Anonymous
- February 18, 2009
"It makes me quite tired and somewhat confused."
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- What happens if antibiotics don’t work for UTI?
- Does Bactrim cause headaches?
- What drugs should be avoided with a sulfa allergy?
- Can I drink alcohol when taking sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim DS?
- 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."
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"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."