Bactrim and Rash: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Eri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I had a boil that was so deeply embedded in my skin, they took photos at the hospital. Was given Bactrim at the hospital. By the time I got home, I had a huge purple bruise on my right arm near my elbow. Assumed it was a bug bite. Filled the script, took Bactrim....blisters formed all over my body. Red and purple bumps and spots formed all over my body. Skin was peeling and itching like crazy. This was a definite allergic reaction. Had never been given that before. Hydrocodone was prescribed for pain. It made me break out in hives all over. Two more drugs to add to my list of allergies."

• MMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Cured the UTI quickly, then all good until day 9 when I started having stomach pain and fatigue. I didn’t associate it with the antibiotic until I became covered with a rash (non-itchy) all over my torso on day 10. Went to the doctor, and they attributed all the symptoms to an allergic reaction to Bactrim. I’ve never had any drug allergies previously."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2011

"Bactrim was prescribed to my 3-year-old for a boil. Although the boil went away after 4 doses, she got a super high fever and complained of a headache and was very lethargic. I called her doctor, and he directed me to continue the medication for a few more days to complete a 7-day regimen. Eventually, she broke out in hives, head to toe, and I rushed her to the emergency room. Allergic reaction to sulfa drugs."

• HWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed Bactrim DS, 1 pill 2x a day for 10 days for a UTI. Previously, a 5-day course of amoxicillin failed to rid my UTI. I don't think I started to feel better until day 7, but even though I'm now done with the course, I still have slight UTI symptoms and test strips still show slight traces. I'm guessing I have a resistant strain of bacteria, so I'm going to call my doctor for yet a 3rd antibiotic (I'm guessing Cipro will be next). Overall, I did not have any scary symptoms. No upset stomach, no rashes or hives, no headaches. I usually ate a small snack beforehand but always drank a full glass of water with each dose (and tried to drink more throughout the day as well as recommended). I did my best to stay indoors and wear sunscreen too. I will say on the 7th day, I did feel like the skin on my arms was a little sensitive and itchy. Like maybe the start of a rash, but it's possible my seasonal allergies were kicking in (I avoided taking Claritin since I didn't know if I could)."

• HWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed Bactrim DS, 1 pill 2x a day for 10 days for a UTI. Previously, a 5-day course of amoxicillin failed to rid my UTI. I don't think I started to feel better until day 7, but even though I'm now done with the course, I still have slight UTI symptoms and test strips still show slight traces. I'm guessing I have a resistant strain of bacteria, so I'm going to call my doctor for yet a 3rd antibiotic (I'm guessing Cipro will be next). Overall, I did not have any scary symptoms. No upset stomach, no rashes or hives, no headaches. I usually ate a small snack beforehand but always drank a full glass of water with each dose (and tried to drink more throughout the day as well as recommended). I did my best to stay indoors and wear sunscreen too. I will say on the 7th day, I did feel like the skin on my arms was a little sensitive and itchy. Like maybe the start of a rash, but it's possible my seasonal allergies were kicking in (I avoided taking Claritin since I didn't know if I could)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2022

For Acne "I (18F) was prescribed DS (800/160) twice a day with lots of water. I didn't know I was allergic to sulfa and was nervous to take such a high amount, so I only took one a day instead. After two weeks, I felt fine and there was small acne improvement, so I took two yesterday. Turns out, I'm allergic; I got rashes all over my body, the worst sleeping experience I've ever had, dizziness/fainting, swollen lymph nodes (I can't turn my neck much without pain), really aching muscles, tight chest, flushed/swollen face, and headaches. I asked my doctor and my mom (an RN) and was told sulfa allergies are commonly seen. The only good thing from it was I did see more improvement with the higher dose."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2010

For Urinary Tract Infection "Bactrim gave me an allergic reaction within the first two days of using it. Thankfully, I noticed it quickly, so it wasn't too bad. My throat felt tight, I had a rash, and I just didn't feel well."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2010

For Urinary Tract Infection "Cleared infection but gave me a nasty, itchy rash over my entire body."

• she...
• November 15, 2013

For Sinusitis "Took one dose of Bactrim for sinusitis/bronchitis, and 3 hours later, my face was red. 1 hour following, my face, arms, and hands broke out into hives. Had to discontinue and call the doctor."

• B76...
• July 4, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "Broke me out in a horrendous rash (apparently I am allergic to sulfa drugs) and had to take a steroid for 5 days to get rid of it. And still had the UTI infection on top of it."

• tee...
• April 20, 2015

For Acne "I'm a teen with pretty bad acne. Within two weeks, my skin had cleared up tremendously. Unfortunately, then I started getting red hives all over my body due to an allergic reaction."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2009

For Middle Ear Infections "I am a 30-year-old female and was prescribed Bactrim for a bad ear infection. One day later, I had a rash all over my arms, neck, and face. I was given a new antibiotic in the ER."

• In ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2015

For Sinusitis "Yeah, did this for seven days. Just got out of the hospital after a full-body rash (including feet, hands, and face, required them to put me on IV antibiotics for two days). Fun times."

• Chi...
• May 10, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "I am barely able to write this!!!... So itchy!! My entire body is covered in goddamn rashes that aren't going away and are itchy as hell, head to toe..."

• Kat...
• May 11, 2023

For Bacterial Skin Infection "After taking this pill for a week, I had to stop. Not only was it making me horribly nauseous, but I got a rash all over my body. The doctor told me to just stop taking it."