Bactrim for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Bactrim
- MGa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2019
"It was really hard on my stomach. I will not take it again."
- IGM...
- September 30, 2018
"After taking three pills, I had a fever and ended up in the emergency room with an infection in my mouth and genitals. I was diagnosed with thrush, yeast."
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- Anonymous
- August 13, 2011
"Pain was so bad in the back of my legs. Had to take pain medication to stop the pain. Doctor will put me on something else."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 10, 2017
"Severe head feeling hot. Felt like head was swelling. Severe swelling of the face. Extreme itching in hands and feet. Confusion. Only took one tablet."
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- March 22, 2022
"Had a bad reaction to Bactrim. I ended up in the hospital for 26 days and had to have physical therapy for 23 days. It destroyed white blood cells."
- Anonymous
- March 15, 2012
"I have gained about 5 to 8 pounds since I have been taking this medicine."
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"Bactrim worked great for me, provided I drank lots of water, otherwise, you can become dehydrated."