Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 3)

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Chr...
February 25, 2016

"I had a sinus infection 20 years ago that spread to my left eye and left frontal lobe of my brain. I had surgery on my sinuses, left eye, and my left temporal lobe of my brain removed and now have a plastic plate on the left side of my head. So I have frequent sinus infections and headaches. I was given generic Bactrim from the VA. I have taken it 2 days and my sinuses have cleared up. I am still having headaches but now have nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pains. I just hope it gets rid of the infection."

7 / 10

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November 26, 2019

"For me, this medication is an absolute nightmare! After about 8 days on this med, I started feeling intense muscle cramping, fever, and chills. So I stopped taking it. To my surprise, Bactrim can have horrible side effects, which I experienced every one of them. I had a 101-degree fever, chills, skin rash, heart palpitations, aches, and pains beyond what any human should suffer for 5 days afterwards. I thought I was going to have a heart attack and that would be it for me. When my body told me to sleep, I slept. And I did a lot of sleeping because I knew that my body seriously needed the rest to try and repair itself from all of the side effects I stated. It took me 10 full days to even feel semi-normal again. If the rating system would allow, I would give this drug a negative 10 for being so destructive."

1 / 10

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Luc...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 3, 2023

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I was put on Bactrim for 10 days and ended up at the ER. I have terrible headaches, I passed out, dizziness, so weak I could barely get up. Thought I was going to die before the doctor figured out that I was reacting to the medication."

2 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
April 17, 2014

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "My body responds to sulfur products. After two days on Bactrim, I noticed a difference. By the 4th day, I was back to myself. It really helped me."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 30, 2011

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Great antibiotic, cleared away my sinusitis, however, been an insomniac for the past couple of days."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 5, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "If you are taking Bactrim, you need to be on probiotics so you don't get cramps and nausea. It works."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 9, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Works okay after a couple of days with no side effects, but everybody is different."

8 / 10

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Ell...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 7, 2018

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Hope I'm not responding prematurely, but I feel improvement within 24 hours. Still have 12 days to go."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
February 9, 2010

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "It always gets the job done soon when you first start taking the medication."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 3, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Horrible headache and stomach ache. Had to discontinue."

3 / 10

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nic...
December 16, 2013

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I've been on it for 6 days now, and I feel the same as I did before. This is my first time taking it for a sinus infection. I guess it doesn't work for me."

4 / 10

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itc...
May 3, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Was prescribed Bactrim for a combination of sinusitis and a urinary tract infection. After two pills, I got a yeast infection. Not sure the medication is working to make me feel better or not."

3 / 10

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she...
November 15, 2013

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "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."

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Sld...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 25, 2014

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Usually clears up any infections, but does sometimes cause extreme nausea and yeast infection."

10 / 10

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Pau...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 17, 2017

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "This worked fine. I have no side effects. The people above seem to have an allergic reaction to this medication. Obviously, stop taking it. You don't need a Dr. to tell you that."

10 / 10

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NYC...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 8, 2019

"Excellent medicine. No side effects at all. I have taken Augmentin, and it only works on a limited number of bacteria. This antibiotic is the best on the market for sinus infections."

9 / 10

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hfr...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 16, 2015

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "The pressure in my head is gone, but I have been getting extreme nausea and fatigue since I started it 5 days ago."

3 / 10

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Son...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 12, 2021

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I use this med yearly for springtime sinus infection. Works wonderfully for me. No side effects, ever. Probably for 5 or more years now."

10 / 10

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Sus...
April 10, 2016

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Severe diarrhea, severe nausea, and vomiting after 2 doses."

1 / 10

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ljk...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 26, 2022

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "This is the only drug that helped eliminate my sinus infection. I had already taken Z-packs doses back to back without success."

10 / 10

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

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
September 17, 2021

"It was the one drug that worked when Augmentin did not. While in the military, Augmentin was the #1 prescribed drug for sinus issues, and it never worked for me. Septra worked like a charm."

10 / 10

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Red...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 18, 2021

"Very nauseated. Clindamycin much more effective."

1 / 10

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jsz...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 28, 2014

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Taking this for sinusitis. I am an adult taking it in suspension, as I have trouble swallowing pills. It says grape and is purple in color, but it tastes terrible."

5 / 10

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