Bactrim for Bacterial Skin Infection User Reviews (Page 4)

• Jjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2019

"Was misdiagnosed with cellulitis later went to a podiatrist who removed ingrown toenail that was infected I didn’t even need this bactrim gave me intense shooting burning pains all over my body high blood pressure severe dehydration a fever and panic attacks back to back. I was shaking violently from being so cold I could not feel my limbs but they were on fire at the same time poison"

• Lucky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2018

"Bactrim for me gives me a sore on the bottom of my right foot. If I discontinue taking it the sore goes away but only now I realized it. I had a abscess yrs ago and took all of my medicine with one antibiotic was Bactrim and I was limping for days I then noticed a long red sore from my toes to the middle of my foot after treatment it formed a scab that eventually peeled off causing a dent on the bottom of my foot. Well today I forgot about the side effects of Bactrim and my same foot is starting to hurt again in the same exact spot. I think it is a Fixed drug eruption (FDE). I'm discontinuing this med for it does me no good..."

• Yazzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

"My son was prescribed this drug after being hospitalized for an eczema infection. Then 7 days later he is covered in pin dotted rash and high fever due to bactrim. The Dr told me to give him benadryl every 4 hours for now. He can't sleep at night, I'm worried his rash will get worse and he will stop breathing. Dr says to rush him to the ER if symptoms get worse. This drug should not be given to a 9 year old."

• Sj93
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2024

"I have mixed feelings about this antibiotic. I had an infection (a cyst) that was draining badly. After day 1, the pain was gone and no drainage. The side effects are just awful, though. I’d wake up and my fingers would be hurting. I experienced extreme thirst and fatigue. I also had crystals in my urine and was scared to death I’d get a kidney stone, but so far I haven’t. Make sure you drink a lot of water on this medication! Also, avoid alcohol. Ugh, it’s going to be a long time until day 10 on this medication. I hope it helps you. It helped me but at a cost."

• owie
• January 4, 2021

"Was prescribed Bactrim-DS BID for 10 days for an infected cut on my wrist from punching glass. The first 2 days was HORRIBLE. I was tachycardic, nauseous, gassy, itchy on arms/legs & had no appetite, jaw clenching & severe panic attacks. Plus, my symptoms were just getting worse. I was forming clusters of stinging/itching blisters around my cuts, my wrist was swollen & warm to the touch, & I felt feverish. I ended up getting prescribed Keflex to take with Bactrim starting Day 3. Side effects subsided & symptoms got better. Some nights I'd wake up at 3AM with a panic attack that lasted until I took my next dose. Other nights I'd be able to sleep just fine. Days 6-7, I got gas pain that felt like chest pain. The side effects didn't get better until Day 8. By then, all I had was some itchiness but no full-on rash. I never want to take this drug again. I give it 3 stars only because it did treat my infection despite taking all 10 days and all my willpower to pull through."

• gpm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

"Yes, you will get a little diarrhea. You may also get a little bit of an upset tummy. Take Immodium and eat when you take your pill. Those side effects wear off in about two days. It's really not bad. I have horrible skin and break out in huge boils, it's so disgusting. Bactrim clears it up. Doxycycline no longer works for me, so Bactrim is my new reality. Every side effect is tolerable. Don't be scared of these other reviews."

• Honey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2017

"I went to the Emergency room due to a hot burning stinging itchy rash on my hand with what seemed to be white welts. I was also experiencing some nausea and felt weak. The doctor examined my hand and diagnosed me with cellulitus. He perscribed me augmentin, which he knew I was allergic too. At least I noticed it before I took it. He had to change my antibiotic to bactrim. I was given one dose at the hospital because no pharmacies were open on new years day. That night I felt a slight headache. The night seemed extremely longer than usual. Each hour, seemed like two or three. I didn't think the night was going to end. I was up every few hours, with a dry mouth. I also had an dream that was frightening, it was of a friend stabbing me."

• Cam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2022

"I had cellulitis on my face, which swelled up significantly. Having worked in healthcare as a nursing aid for several years, I knew it the diagnosis before the physician confirmed it and realized antibiotics would be necessary. What I didn’t expect was a horrendous neuropsychiatric reaction to the medication. I was extremely nervous and could not sleep on day 3 and ended up having a severe anxiety attack. The episodic depression and odd behaviour such as standing in one place without moving for hours was frightening. Thankfully, after 2 MORE hospital visits, I was put on a Cephalosporin which eliminated the anxiety. My family physician has put this medication on my chart with beside the penicillin allergy (anaphylaxis) and wrote “neuropsychiatric reaction”. Bactrim is BY FAR the WORST medication I’ve ever be on."

• Kille...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2021

"After I got what I thought was just a minor infection from a wound caused by an ill-fitting pair of Vans, things progressed to the point where I had a festering boil on my right foot. This was alarming, since I'm not immunocompromised, but I ended up spiking a fever of 102 degrees and was rushed to urgent care. The doctor had prescribed bactrim for the infection, specifcally 800/160mg of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. I learned that this was a staph infection 3 days later when the wound culture results came back. The bactrim worked perfectly, with my staph infection clearing up in about a week, although it had made my acne slightly worse due to "purging." Apart from worsening acne, there were no other side effects. The pills were large but easy to swallow."

• Very...
• December 18, 2017

"I had what I thought was a boil on the back of my leg so I went to the E. R the worst pain of my life cutting it open I left they gave me bactrim omg I woke up with the worst headache my body dried out cause of the medicine. My lips cracked an bleed just by moving my lips, I went to a different E. R blood pressure is 181/164 I have shakes blurry vision, pain all over my body I have HIV and diabetes so I'm scared. They gave me tramadol and sent me home. I've got my husband writing this cause I'm so weak. So please doctors if you read this we know our bodies better then you and I should have been admitted but the only excuse is I might pick up another infection. I can do that being out in the open smh I feel like I'm dying an nobody is listening"

• Tim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2021

"DO NOT take this if you are an athlete. 3 days into my treatment for a staph infection I started developing bilateral ankle pain. I brushed it off as nothing. However, the pain gradually increased over the next several days. By day 8 of my 10 day course my ankle pain was terrible. I have never had any ankle problems in my life until now! It feels like I am 90 years old! On top of that my achilles' also started acting up. I stopped the course right then. Yes, the medicine cleared up the infection, but the alternatives could have done the same. 4 days post last dose and I am still experiencing ankle pain and am currently unable to do any sort athletic activity. I am hoping this goes away soon. Demand an alternative if you are prescribed this. I would rather poop water for a month straight from an antibiotic than have what feels like an arthritic ankle!"

• Shan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

"I was prescribed this for a boild Do not take this drug if your on am antidepressant. I took this Friday and by Monday I started to get extreme anxiety and depression, light headed\dizzy, nausea, stomach problems. I stop taking it Monday morning and today at Tuesday morning I’m still feeling the effects but they are lessening, talk to doctor about another antibiotic."

• Csmien
• April 6, 2016

"I was given Bactrim for vestibulitis, and a sinus infection, and bronchitis. The medicine was hardly effective. I just finished it. While on it all of my symptoms got worse and I had severe headaches and neck stiffness and I was so tired all day. I tried dealing with the side effects because I wasn't sure if it was the medicine or just being sick. Went back to my doctor today and because I'm not better he switched me to azothromycin and gave me some steroids for my energy levels. This medicine was awful. By the 7th day I was smelling and tasting the medicine all day. Really, I could've dealt with the side effects if the medicine helped me but it did not."

• Lilly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2021

"I am sharing my experience because I want others to know there is hope from recovering from the extremely rare and life changing side effects that happened to me on Bactrim. I took it for 3 weeks for recurring acne cysts that kept forming behind my ear that started with an abscess being drained in front of my ear. The first week I felt ok but by the 2nd I could hardly eat and felt depressed and anxious. I quit taking it and the cysts kept coming so the dermatologist told me to keep taking it to clear up the infection. At 3 weeks I woke up with knee joint pain and a couple days later noticed my calves got very sore from doing normal things. I immediately quit the Bactrim but it was too late. A week later the pain was worse and I was very scared. Had every blood test done, MRIs on my knee and calf, and everything normal. I got worse as the months progressed and finally 6 months later I began to feel better. Had to quit my amazing job and was in the most depressed state I'm healthy and 31 female."

• fleur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

"Bactrim is extremely effective - where other antibiotics might fail - but many doctors seem to underestimate the severity of side-effects (including uncommon ones). It is always difficult for me to be consistent with Bactrim dosage because I experience severe nausea and bouts of dizziness. It may be easy to complain, but I also recognise that an alternative might not be appropriate. Instead, I asked to also be prescribed anti-nausea medication. It's not fun, but it can be tolerable."

• Lomax
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

"Ripped my finger open - Bactrim is 3rd antibiotic - been on it since last Friday after getting much worse - I have had terrible fatigue, stomach cramps and diarrhea along with chills and joint pain - have two more days - positive note the finger is healing much better"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2021

"I was prescribed this drug for a boil I’ve been getting since 16 and I’m 23 and I’ve been to the hospital and have had many minor surgeries and I can say this def work and after I had the abscess lanced it had sealed back up within 5 days of taking this it had brought the boil back to a head again so I could drain it to relieve the pain and abscess!! And just makes my knees hurt from time to time"

• jolly...
• August 24, 2013

"I've had a few skin infections and cellulitis. Bactrim cleared it, visible within 24hrs."

• jbird
• January 6, 2013

"Taking Bactrim for spider bite on breast - working."

• Mason...
• January 14, 2013

"Cellulitis or staph infection on index finger. Went to doc he prescribed this. It's making the infection (large boil) go down and kind of scab over. Having bad heartburn though, and having headaches."

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2012

"From the second dose of the medicine, I started having terrible heartburn, stomach burning and nausea. The side effects out-weighed any benefits for me."

• Crystal...
• June 17, 2015

"Great med, but it always makes my lip swell and crack.....but the furuncle was gone!"

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2011

"Awful nausea and headaches that last all day! I'd rather have those side effects then suffer from MRSA but it has still been rough to deal with as I'm trying to go back to work."

• Anonymous
• June 5, 2008

"My doctor gave me Bactrim for serious boils that developed in my underarm, the medication worked wonders. My boils were better by the second day. I am very happy about the medication."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2010

"I took Bactrim for a spider bite that was infected. The nausea and vomiting was unbearable but my wound was almost gone after a day. I think I would rather have vomiting than have an infection. "