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Bactrim sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim Remove Bactrim from your drug comparison

Bactrim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be higher in the elderly.... View more

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Urinary Tract Infection
Acne
Bacterial Skin Infection
Bacterial Infection
Kidney Infections (Pyelonephritis)
Sinusitis
Prostatitis
Bronchitis
Otitis Media
Prevention of Bladder infection (Cystitis Prophylaxis)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Infection Prophylaxis
Melioidosis
Meningitis
Nocardiosis
Granuloma Inguinale
Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis
Pneumonia
Epiglottitis
Shigellosis
Diverticulitis
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis, Prophylaxis
Traveler's Diarrhea
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
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Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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6.1
353 Reviews

For Urinary Tract Infection: Took Bactrim for 3 days. Cleared up the urinary tract infection but became very nauseous, weak, chills, sweats, no appetite and shaky. Still weak and somewhat nauseous after 3 days of not taking it.

5

For Urinary Tract Infection: I was prescribed Bactrim DS 2x a day for 10 days to clear a urinary tract infection. I was having nausea, acid reflux and intestinal/digestive issues that felt like irritable bowel syndrome or Stomach Flu by the 3rd day. After the 5th day I decided to stop taking it and the infection is gone along with all side effects. I am glad I decided to stop taking it, it seems Bactrim DS 2x a day was a bit too much for me.

5

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 400 mg-80 mg
Per Unit* $1.59
Cost* $158.89

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, Septra IV, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Uroplus, Uroplus DS View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 507 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim:

  • 112 major drug interactions (429 brand and generic names)
  • 169 moderate drug interactions (863 brand and generic names)
  • 226 minor drug interactions (713 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using trimethoprim together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while you... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 30, 1973

WADA Class

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N/A

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