| Key to ratings for bactrim: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 1 | Absess infection in arm | I had a script for bactrim generic... I had 20 pills to take. i took them all and the last 2 days of the meds started breaking out in hives.. EVERYWHERE... they are terrible... I went to the hospital and was perscribed 3 dif medications including prednisone (steroid) to stop the swelling pain and itching.. WELL this was tonight and they are stil getting worse.. I am ging nuts it is so hard not to scratch them. I'm going nuts. I am going to walmart tonight to get some anti-itch lotion so i can sleep... You have to see the size of these hives... its like they all joined together to make a 4 inch long hive.. I have them on my face, my calp, top of my feet, ankles, stomach, legs, elbows, knees, ass... everywhere... I do not recommend taking this med EVERRRR!!.. look like a i have a mad case of chicken pox but 10 times worse... I am praying every 5 minutes just hoping they will go away!! r even stop itching so much, or aything.. I want to roll around in a bed of broken glass to stop the i | F | 22 | 10 days | 11/14/2009 | 5 | Kidney Infection | some moderate stomach upset/pain | if stomach upset/pain occurs taking it with food can help. Also be sure to drink plenty of water with it and throughout your treatment with it. | F | 40 | 10 days | 11/11/2009 | 1 | Had taken bactrim a couple of prior times with no problems for sinus infections. This time it was absolutely awful. Side effects i had were: restlessness, severe anxiety, hallucinations/vivid dreams, fever, chills, flu symptom, insomnia. Had to get a prescription of Xanax to be able to sleep. Will never use again. | M | 55 | 8 days | 11/10/2009 | 1 | POSSIBLE UTI | THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD- MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND THE SIDE EFFECTS THAT I RECEIVED WERE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE- I TOOK 2 DOSES AND FOR 7 DAYS I WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT. IT ALL STARTED ABOUT 12:30AM AND I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT LONG AFTER THE REACTIONS STARTED - TINGLING ALL OVER - A RUSH OF COLD AND THEN A RUSH OF HOT - I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING THE FLU, UNTIL MY HEART STARTED BEATING SO FAST I FELT LIKE I COULDN'T BREATH - I TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT WE WE'RE BOMBED BY TERRORIST BECAUSE MY SKIN FELT LIKE IT WAS BURNING OFF OF ME. I CALLED MY MOM AND DAD - THEY CAME OVER - CLAIMED I WAS HAVING A PANIC ATTACK. **THIS WAS NOT A PANIC ATTACK** I HAD TO GO TO WORK THE NEW DAY - FELT LIKE I WAS DRUNK - FLOATING AROUND IN A CLOUD- HANDS SWEATING - HEART BEATING FAST- ANXIETY - MY FRIEND GAVE MY XANAX JUST TO MAKE IT THROUGH MY DAY - I CALLED MY DOCTOR- SHE SAID IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A BACTRIM SIDE EFFECT. CALLED THE PHARMACIST- DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A SIDE EFFECT- HAD MY MOTHER TAKE | F | 31 | 1 days | 11/9/2009 | 5 | sinus infection | Mild stomach upset | I know this drug gets a bad rap, and if you're allergic to sulfa drugs the end result should be obvious. Fortunately, I do not seem to be allergic. Pretty much every other antibiotic makes me feel like crap and gives me horrible diarrhea (I have IBS), but I can actually tolerate Bactrim pretty well. It also makes my skin look great whenever I need to take it, which is a nice bonus. Avoid if you're allergic, otherwise, Bactrim is A-OK in my book. | M | 25 | 21 days | 11/5/2009 | 1 | Reporting for my mom who is 70 | This is the worse medication out there. This medication almost killed my mother; she had to be rushed to the emergency room, where she still remains as of the posting of this comment. Doctors still not certain was is causing all her sever symptoms until now….Bactrim…. Intense vomiting and dry heaves swollen lips, abdominal pain, skin on fire, red, itchy skin with rash in lower body, the stomach and upper legs. No appetite, Crazy dreams and hallucination, frequent urination, blood in urine. The list of side effects is too long to list. No diarrhea however. This could have been worst if she had taken 2 pills a day as was recommended by her doctor. | F | 70 | 7 days | 11/5/2009 | 1 | UTI | severe migraines, disorientation, inability to think clearly, blurred vision, weakness | It has cleared up my uti, but I would have rather been given another type of antibiotic as to avoid all these horrible side effects. I will never take this medicine again. | F | 22 | 10 days | 11/4/2009 | 1 | acne | Dizziness, extreme nausea (dry heaving), loss of appetite, frequent bowel movements, inability to think clearly, a 'foggy' brain. | Being on this medication for a week was terrible. Forget about being able to go on with your life as normal. My performance at work suffered greatly, and friends asked why I seemed 'down' or 'quiet.' I was quiet because I couldn't concentrate enough to come up with anything to say. Bactrim turned me into a nauseated zombie. | M | 37 | 8 days | 11/3/2009 | 1 | bladder infection/acne | Vomiting, yellow eyes, weakness | I am very grateful I ran into this site.I took this drug for bladder infection at age 17.Had VOMITING ect...Now at age 49 was prescribed again for acne.Thanks to u all I will definitely not even attempt it again! THANK YOU!!! | F | 49 | 11/2/2009 | 3 | X-treme itching initially. Some of the most bizarre dreams i have ever experienced. I also have a headache that feels like my temples are about to split open. Night sweats to boot. Honestly it did work on my sinus infection but the side effects are unbearable. | M | 36 | 5 days | 10/30/2009 | 1 | Kidney infection | Head-to-toe rash not just any rash hives!!! I cannot go into sunlight or even get hot w/out it spreading and having the worst scratch fest in the world. The steroid shot and packet the doc prescribed me to help hasnt yet and ive taken the shot and im almost done w/ the pills...im thinking the ER is my next stop i cant live like this | how do i stop the itching if calimine lotion and oatmeal baths dont help???? | F | 20 | 4 days | 10/29/2009 | 1 | UTI | I took one pill and after 2 hours i have such bad abdominal cramps that I could not stand up. Then there was blood in my urine and my hole body turned so red it was almost purple in my face. Five hours after taking Bactrim I had a fever of 102.7 and had been vomiting for 3 hours. My head was full of so much pressure it felt like it might explode. I also had blurred vision and extreme chills, kidney pain and chest and throat tightness. | I have been to the hospital 4 times from taking that one pill. The drug continues to release itself into your body for up to a week. | F | 21 | 1 times | 10/23/2009 | 4 | UTI | sore throat, nasal congestion, racing heart, anxiety, shakiness | The generic drug cured my UTI almost immediately, which was great. But I didn't enjoy some of the side effects. I get recurring UTIs and have taken this drug before, but this time I experienced some less than pleasant body reactions. I would take it again just the same. | F | 30 | 4 days | 10/21/2009 | 3 | UTI | No side affects, but it did not clear up my UTI. I took the medicine for 7 days. The symtoms stopped on days 2 and 3 then came back. | F | 27 | 7 days | 10/20/2009 | 1 | UTI/ Bladder Infection | Immediate itching, fatigue, pale/gray unhealthy skin, anxiety, sleeplessness. Severe rash on day 9 (itchy red blotches felt like bee stings, raised and hot, mostly on thighs, belly and back). Stopped taking Bactrim. The rash became more severe, radiating from lower trunk, thighs, upper arms to feet, as the poison worked its way out. Took six days for rash to dissipate. Constant headache for two weeks since stopping the drug. | I was prescribed Bactrim for 10 days for a standard UTI. Another doctor told me this was ridiculously long to be taking Bactrim, and it is more common to be prescribed the drug for 3-5 days. I had not taken any antibiotics for 9 years before this. I took some probiotics to try to restore healthy flora to my GI tact. It feels like the majority of the remainder is in my head, causing headaches. From the looks of this website, a lot of people are having similar problems. I normally only use natural remedies because the drug companies are so obviously money-grubbing criminals with absolutely no interest in healing anyone. | F | 36 | 9 days | 10/20/2009 | 2 | Urinary Tract Infection | fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, racing heart, chest pains, restless sleep | Both my mother and grandmother are allergic to all sulfa-based antibiotics, but I tried it anyways. I took it for four days before the doctor informed me that my bacteria was resistant to it. It was four pretty uncomfortable days. | F | 23 | 4 days | 10/18/2009 | 3 | MRSA Infection on leg | 103.4 fever after seventh (7th) day taking generic version of Bactrim. It was called Sulfamethoxazole-tmp. It did improve healing the MRSA infection. | I was hospitalized due to the extreme fever (103+), stopped taking the drug on doctors orders, and placed into isolation for two days after diagnosed with a drop in my white blood cell count and platlet count. After 48 hours, normal white blood cell and platlet levels returned. The isolation was to protect me from coming in contact with any bacteria or viruses while blood counts were below normal. | F | 19 | 7 days | 10/17/2009 | 2 | Infection due to possible bug bite | Chills, jittery (almost feels like I can jump out of my skin), hungry but no desire to eat, cannot focus, insomnia. | Today was my last pill of a 5 day/2 pills per day stint. I hope my symptoms go away as fast as they came. | F | 49 | 5 days | 10/16/2009 | 1 | To prevent infection from surgery | I had surgery for a Bladder issue and was put on Bactrim to prevent any infection. No symptoms of any kind. Within 12 hours of taking it, I got a low grade fever of 99 along with chills like mad and nausea. Two days later went to emergency with aweful, nausa, vomiting, chills, fever 101 and aches pain. Told me white blood count was perfect may have low grade uti, which I really know I did not have. I can tell when I have a bladder infection. 2 days later stopped bactrim all together after my temp spiked to 102. Next day felt better no nausea but temp still around 102. Went back to Dr. He ran blood test, said I had no raised white blood count and no uti. He was stumped. Told me it may have been an allergic reaction or flu. No one else in family was sick though. I really feel this was the bactrim since all the issues started right after I started taking this junk and started to subside as soon as I quit. | Will never take again. | F | 45 | 6 days | 10/13/2009 | 1 | MRSA | After 3 days swollen nodes in my neck and back of head; low grade fever;on day 8,fever of 103.4 and red sun burnt appearing rash,vivid nightmares and hallucinations; WBC 1.7;Right middle lobe infiltrate. | Atter stopping med,WBC rising, rash gone, and slept for most of 3 days. | F | 56 | 8 days | 10/12/2009 | 1 | osteomyelitis | Dehydration and penile psoriasis/blistering | M | 23 | 7 days | 10/11/2009 | 1 | UTI | Bad headache ,chills, insomnia, weakness, burning eyes (could not drive) | This drug makes you sicker than you were before you started taking it. | F | 55 | 2 days | 10/5/2009 | 1 | Abscess in armpit | nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, hallucinations, vivid nightmares, loss of senses, can barely walk, pain and weakness in legs, severe headaches, loss of appetite | Started taking this to cure an abscess in my armpit. Was given this medicine to 10 days. I stopped using it after 5, which was 2 days ago. I feel slightly better, but not much. I have an overall feeing of being "drunk" | F | 28 | 5 days | 10/2/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | First three days were good, as my sinus infection began to clear, but on day three, experienced loss of appetite, gas, and mild headache. Day four I got severe pain in the back of my head and went to ER. Was told I had a virus. Day five temperature rose to nearly 104. High fever and head pain continued for three days and then I got the body rash after I took my last Bactrim. Went to ER, was given spinal tap because of meningitis worries, and admitted to hospital. Experienced strange rapid images whenever I closed my eyes and could not sleep. I had no more Bactrim to take, so symptoms began to improve a day later. | Stay away from it! | M | 45 | 7 days | 10/1/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Severe fatigue, Muscle and joint pain, loss appetite (7lbs in one week) dry mouth severe neutropina which is lower wbc count neutrophils went down to .07! Flu symptoms, loose bowels and racing heart | I went to ER and they gave me fluids due to dehydration and gave me potassium pills. My wbc came back up on it's own but I literally was in a wheelchair and could not move my legs due to severe fatigue and shakiness I am ten days out and still not 100% but feeling better. I am a very strong so the weakness is very scary. I thought I was going to die. This medication should be taken off the market! | F | 42 | 5 days | 9/30/2009 | 1 | Ear Infection | Severe inflammation of the bladder | Stay away from this stuff!!! There are plenty of other antibiotics if you need one. I went into the doctor two years ago for a slight case of prostatitis. He prescribed an antibotic. After a week I was feeling horrible. Went to a urologist who performed a prostate massage - got worse, went back again, same thing, and then ended up in the hospital. After a scope second urologist concluded I might have interstitial cystitis - a potentially debilitating and chronic disease - was put on various meds - took me over a year to return to normal. Two weeks ago I went into my GP for an ear infection. He put me on Bactrim. After 4 days all my symptoms from two years ago returned. I stopped taking the drug and checked to see what he had prescribed two years previously. You guessed it - Bactrim. After getting off the drug for 4 days, I am almost back to normal. This drug robbed me of thousands of dollars, my mental well being and nearly two years of my life. | M | 53 | 5 days | 9/29/2009 | 1 | Prevent staph infection after surge | Burning eyes, sore joints, dry mouth & lips, fatigue, lightheaded, blurred vision, panic attacks, heart palpitations and depression. Fever, red & burning face & ears, severe muscle weakness-including tongue and mouth. | It has been 4 months, I am finally seeing some improvement in my strength. I can't work because my walking is limited to my home and maybe a few steps outside. Showering is scary and if I speak too much my tongue gets weak and I can't enuciate. Eating is difficult if I have to use my mouth too much (chewing etc) I AM better though but it's very slow progress. This is scary and frustrating. I see progress but I'm afraid I will never have my normal strength back. The doctor can't do anything, he says in time it will fully metabolize thru my body. This is poison.....The weakness didn't even begin until the 8th day. That's when I stopped taking it. Still have that AND the mouth weakness including dry mouth. | F | 58 | 8 days | 9/28/2009 | 1 | sty eye | reported previously (diarrhea, extreme weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, etc.) Blurred vision in left eye. | I wanted to add on the blurred vision. I earlier reported this for my mom. After one month she is still experiencing some of the effects (low appetite, weakness, lethargy, blurred vision in left eye, stomach "not right"). | F | 80 | 8 days | 9/25/2009 | 1 | UTI INFECTION | I TOOK 5 OF THESE HORSE PILLS/ 2 DAILY/ JUST NOW EXPERIENCING AWFUL WEAKNESS/WHOLE BODY/ EXTREME KIDNEY PAIN/SHAKEY ALL OVER/ SCARED/ NOT TAKING ANY MORE PILLS/ WILL CALL DOC MON. YOU CAN'T FIND A DOC ON THE WEEKEND/ OR AFTER HOURS/ WE ALL KNOW THAT!!!!!!!!! | I DON'T TAKE MEDS/. I AM MOSTLY MED FREE/ I HAVE LIVED WITH MY UTI FOR COUPLE YEARS/ TREATED TWICE WITH MEDS/ NEVER CURED ME.I PREFER THE UTI TO TAKING THIS DANGEROUSSSSSSSSSS DRUG, WHICH:PER SIDE EFFECTS/ CAN KILL YOU!!!!!!!! | F | 75 | 3 days | 9/19/2009 | 1 | UTI-bladder infection | lower back pain, chest pain, sore leg muscles, shortness of breath, sore throat, sharp pain under ribs and lower abdominal pain, anxiety and racing heart | took it twice a day for seven days and it was pure hell...i wish i'd looked up the side-effects sooner because i didnt realize they were side-effects at the time =/ i thought something was seriously wrong with me. | F | 20 | 7 days | 9/17/2009 | 2 | bronchitis | night sweats, dizziness, insatiable thirst, persistent urinating (every 30mis to 1hour), weakness, sour taste in mouth. | Started meds on 8/27/09, Dosage: take 1 by mouth twice a day, 30 pills, so 15 days. I am so dry and so weak, I am drinking around 5 liters of water a day and I still feel dry and super thirsty. The increase in water sends me to the bathroom every 30 minutes. But even when I don't drink I am still running to the bathroom. At night, I am up, going to the bathroom every hour on the hour. I stay tired because I don’t get my rest, I wake my wife each time I get up, and she’s tried. My urine is clear in color and smells like medicine. And the nasty taste in my mouth and white covering on my tongue is making me sick to my stomach. On 9/05/09 I switched to only taking 1 pill a day. No change in symptoms, things are worse. I stopped taking meds on 9/10/09, six days later, no change in symptoms, I feel worse. Sour taste in mouth, always thirsty, urinating every 30 mins. I hate this!!!! | M | 34 | 15 days | 9/16/2009 | 1 | acne | DEHIBILITATING ANXIETY, very hard to breath, slight confusion, headache (feels like brain hurts/is throbbing), feels like it is uncomfortable to think, sometimes my face feels hot, heart feels like it is pounding really hard, depression, stiff neck,loss of appetite (and when i do eat i get a stomach ache), only feel good when I lie down,COFFEE MAKES EVERYTHING WORSE | I took this drug for THREE YEARS before any side effects showed up. One day I just felt horrible, I felt like someone drugged me and very anxious. I would have episodes where I felt like I was going to die/atleast pass out. After stopping it for almost two weeks now the episodes have become less severe, but I still feel the symptoms pretty strongly, although not as strong as when I was still taking it. I changed nothing in my diet or lifestyle, and took no other medicines that might have caused this to happen. It just took a long time for my body to develop this (allergic?) reaction. PLEASE, DO NOT TAKE....I DO NOT WANT ANYBODY ANYBODY ANYBODY ANYBODY TO FEEL THE THINGS I FELT ON THIS DRUG. PLEASE... | F | 18 | 3 years | 9/16/2009 | 1 | MRSA | hallucinations,, crazy dreams at night,,red rash as if i was sun burnt all over my body,,headach,,fever,,body achs and pains | it did almost impact the MRSA | M | 29 | 1 weeks | 9/13/2009 | 3 | UTI | itching/hot skin | I took this for 3 days. 2 days later got itchy and hot skin after being in sun for 10 mins. Not too bad, going away (this is the next day). I would recommend this WELL BEFORE going on Cipro as that made me feel like garbage for over 6 weeks, but still, if you can clear it up naturally, try. Did cure the infection. | F | 26 | 3 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | staph infection | kidney failure, 5 trips to the emergency room, dehydration, total loss of potassium, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, anxiety attacks, lost 30 lbs | it should be illegal, its criminal that they allow this crap out there. I hope the makers of this and the ones that approved all have to take it one day and suffer "possible" side effects. | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 9/11/2009 | 1 | UTI | Have taken Bactrim before twice and had no side effects. This time, however, I had fairly severe one. I took the generic, so I guess it's possible that it has a contaminant it in. Anyway, took the first pill at night, woke up with a sore throat, didn't think much of it, took the second pill. In the next few hours, sore throat got much worse, face started to turn red (not a rash, just red). Went back and read the package insert, which mentions sore throat, so I called the doctor and pharmacist, and they told me to stop taking it immediately and start taking Benedryl, since I was having an allergic reaction, and there was the possibility my throat would swell and close. I stopped taking it, but my body was still mounting a massive response to it. It was as though I had the flu - very bad sore throat, congested, achy all over, chills (with the worst of it kicking in a day after I stopped taking it). I would have thought an allergic reaction would be hives and swelling, not something like | F | 47 | 1 days | 9/10/2009 | 4 | UTI / Bladder Infection | Began taking the generic form of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS) and within an hour or two of swallowing the first pill I developed a severe headache that lasted for about two days. In addition I got a scorching sore throat that lasted just as long, extreme nasal/chest congestion, and achy muscles. I don't have a thermometer, but I'm pretty sure I had a fever as well. It's like I had the flu. WOW. And I usually NEVER experience side effects. What a strong drug. | Taking two pills a day for five days, it cleared up my infection, but kept me in bed for a week. Yikes. Will try to find a new antibiotic next time! I didn't get any side effects at all with the generic form of Macrobid. | F | 31 | 5 days | 9/6/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Side effects were immediate. Insomnia, hallucinations when I did doze off, anxiety, I felt like my body was becoming paralyzed, I thought I was going to stop breathing if I fell asleep. By day 3 of this medicine, I was thinking I'd be better off if I just killed myself (and this feeling was so terrifying, I was calling my sister and mom in the middle of the night just to talk to someone I was so scared ). I stopped taking it on day 4 and was back to normal that night. I called my doctor to tell her about my side effects and she didn't comment, just prescribed another antibiotic (I've since switched doctors). I now refer to this drug as L.S.D. | Bactrim should be pulled off the shelves. | F | 46 | 3 days | 9/5/2009 | 1 | Eye infection (stye) | Reporting for my mother who is still sick from the effects: severe diarrhea, extreme lethargy, extreme weakness, nausea, memory issues, dull stomach pains, no appetite, lost 10 pounds in a few days!! | My mother, 80, took this for a week. On Day 4 she began feeling the bad effects. On Day 5 she was "hit hard" feeling extreme weakness, severe diarrhea, low blood pressure, lethargy. She is a very sharp and strong lady, but she was acting atypically (memory affected, said she was dreaming/hallucinating.) SCARY!! She stopped taking the Bactrim on Day 8. Today is Day 12 and she is still very weak, no appetite, has dull stomach pains, still lethargic. At least the diarrhea has let up and her blood pressure is up. I am so thankful for this website because now I feel less worried, seeing everyone else's reports. At least we now have a probable cause! The dr. wasn't much help. | F | 80 | 7 days | 9/4/2009 | 1 | mrsa/staph infection | I just finished taking it for 10 days, 2 pills a day. I started having severe joint pain and some anxiety on about the 3rd day of taking it. By the 4th or 5th day, my eyes were so red and sensitive to light that I went to the doctor and they treated me for pink eye, but which I now think is wrong. This must be a side effect of the medication. Then at about the 8th-9th day, I got very swollen lymph nodes, headache, chills, fever, and a slight rash. I also had trouble sleeping at night. | They say that MRSA is very resistant to most antibiotics, so I stuck with it. But I cant see myself every using this medication ever again.... However, my brother (who also has MRSA) took it for 10 days straight with no side effects, | F | 25 | 10 days | 9/1/2009 | 3 | MRSA | Headaches, decreased appetite | I'm actually not done taking it - I'll be on it for a while to "suppress" the inflammation and the infection. The headaches may or may not be from the meds - or they may be from the infection itself. Same with the decreased appetite. I really don't know what's causing what. MRSA is nasty stuff. I've been on it for seven days so far, but I will remain on it for another month and 3 days. | F | 28 | 7 days | 8/31/2009 | 4 | Prostatitus | No side effects until day 5, when I developed lower back and abdominal pain so severe I thought I needed to go to the ER. Instead, I saw my MD stat, who offered me something else which I declined at the time. Day six went fine until I woke up with severe cramping and pain in my stomach at 2am. I've spent the last 5 hours peeing on and off, unable to sleep, feel spacey and exhausted, and very anxious. I'll need to cancel a 12 hour work day today (huge money loss), and get on a different medication right away. | I had to have 2 bouts of severe stomach cramping (day 5 and day 6)and lose a night of sleep to wake up to the fact that I'm having dramatic side effects to the Bactrim. I will never take another dose of this medication again. | M | 51 | 6 days | 8/27/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | Many severe symptions! Started with fever, severe aches, pains and chills. Swollen lymph nodes in neck to the size of lima beans. Memory loss. Sun burned and hurt my skin and eyes, even on a cloudy day. I was told to continue the Bactrim by a Dr. office RN, eventhough I had all the adverse side effects lised on RX insert with medication. One-two days later fever of 105. Went to doctor again. They thought I had Mono., so blood tests ordered. Less than 24 hrs. later in hospital when liver function tests were "off the charts". After many tests for every infectious disease, I had to spend 5 nights in hospital and another 2 weeks off work. To detox my body of the Bactrim that I was very allergic to. (high doses of steroids) The infectious disease specilist told me two weeks later that I could have died if I was not a healthy, active 33 year old at the time. I was the 1/100 of 100% that has a almost deadly reaction. I was lucky to live through this ordeal. I can never take this med | F | 43 | 4 days | 8/26/2009 | 1 | prostatitis | shortness of breath, racing pulse, anxiety, panic attacks, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, diarrhea, skin feels tingly and warm, makes you feel like you are losing your mind! | Took it 3 days after first side effect because i knew it was harsh and thought it was OK. Stopped taking after panic attack 6 days into treatment per MD. Did not get seen for side effects, but they still linger 4 days out - still feel anxious, but can sleep well in cool room. Weak and tired, still little appetite. Dizzy slightly (left ear feels a little congested, like the hearing is diminished and you need to unplug it). Makes me worry that something else is wrong. I was healthy up to this point. | M | 34 | 6 days | 8/23/2009 | 4 | acne | First day i took bactrim i got a really bad headache. This has happened off and on since the first day. I had frequent neck and knee (joint) pain. I was very tiered but had trouble sleeping, i would wake up several times per night. I began having issues with anxiety and in my third week of using bactrim i began having upset stomach/nausea, indigestion, chills, frequent bowel movements, hot flashes, and red/warm cheeks. Occasional dizziness has been another side effect i have experienced while on bactrim. | Although im not too pleased with the side effects, it has really cleared up the acne on my face. I have been prescribed the medication for 30 days and im on day 23, I will finish Bactrim but it will be a while until I take it again for my acne. | F | 18 | 30 days | 8/17/2009 | 3 | multiple infections of cellulitis | insomnia | It is clearing the cellulitis, and the pain was unbearable before I started it, so I'm a little happy about it, but not sure how long I can go on just 3 hours sleep a night. | F | 40 | 3 days | 8/10/2009 | 3 | MRSA SSI Spinal Surgery | Fatigue, increased anxiety, depression, joint pain,difficulty getting in a breath at times, heart palpitations, panic attacks, nausea, insomnia. | It seems to be helping the surgical site infection..I have to take it for another week..If the infection doesn't get me, the drugs sure will..I know I need to take this for the full course to get rid of the MRSA..I just wish there was a better way. I rated it a 3 because the medicine works but the side effects are terrible. | F | 45 | 7 days | 8/8/2009 | 1 | Folliculitis | Started with loss of appetite, body aches and headaches within a week of taking Bactrim. Progressed into fever and the chills by a week and a half but just thought I had the flu. After taking Bactrim for 13 days I started breaking out with hives on my face, neck and chest which later spread to my arms and legs. I had a fever of 101-102 for over 4 days. I was dehydrated and had a low white blood cell count. | I was diagnosed with an allergic reaction to Bactrim, pumped full of iv fluids, steroids and anti-histamines once they figured out what was going on. I'll be taking oral steroids and anti-histamines for 5-6 days. Such a horrible experience, I'll be glad when I won't be on any more of these medications! | F | 27 | 14 days | 8/5/2009 | 2 | MRSA | Extreme fatigue, could barely walk, shaking/trembling, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, sweating, anxiety, panic attacks. | Be careful if you take this! It really dehydrates you, make sure you take with plenty of water and drink a lot of water during the day. I couldn't even walk through my house without feeling like collapsing. Would get shaky and dizzy and not even able to walk or move. Couldn't keep any food down. | F | 19 | 4 days | 8/2/2009 | 1 | Cellulitis | Upset stomach, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, intense migraines, fatigue, complete loss of appetite, anxiety, trouble sleeping at night, dry throat, trouble swallowing | Horrible side effects, especially the nausea and migraines. Anxiety was moderately bad on the first night but has subsided. Make sure you take these pills with several glasses of water or you will get terrible indigestion and throat problems- as I learned. It makes you weak so you want to sleep all the time, but you won't be able to fall asleep. Avoid Bactrim!! | F | 22 | 10 days | 7/29/2009 | 1 | UTI | back pain, diarrhea, nausea [like motion sickness], malaise, leg cramps | this drug is terrible! the uti was bad, but taking the bactrim made me feel even worse. i will never take this again. | F | 16 | 7 days | 7/18/2009 | 1 | Sinus/inner-ear infection | Dizzy, COuld not even get out of bed, vomiting, hives, trouble breathing. | Did not even cure my infection now weeks after taking it Iam still not myself! BEWARE! | F | 24 | 10 days | 7/15/2009 | 1 | Wound Care | rash, heartburn, feverish, chills, extreme lethargy, slow mentally, nausea, extreme photosensitivity | These was really harsh stuff the first few days I had nausea and nothing tasted right, low appeitie. Then after 5 days feverish/chills finally when I broke out in an all over body rash went back to ER where they took me of the drug. I am allergic to penicillan, which is why I was prescribed this. | F | 39 | 8 days | 7/15/2009 | 1 | Paranychia- nail infectiom | High anxiety and panic, difficulty getting a good breath, feeling like I was going to blackout, cold and sweaty hands and feet, headache, tired, sensitivity to cold, weakness. | I went to the ER to get checked out because I felt like I was blacking out. All of my lab results and heart rate/pressure were normal. I told the doctor that I thought I was having a bad reaction to Bactrim and he said that I would have hives, not these symptoms, and sent me home unwillingly without answers. He attirbuted my symptoms to "probably coming down with the flu". | F | 34 | 5 days | 7/15/2009 | 3 | Suspected MRSA | Lethargy (i.e., can't do much but sleep a ton and watch TV), loss of appetite, low grade fever, cold sweats, depression, anxiety esp at night, difficulty sleeping and now--itchy raised, red hive-like rash all over my body. I wasn't in the sun. Many things about the last 6 days are explained now, after I've read more about potential side effects. | Was on this for 6 out of the recommended 10 days. Anxiuos about stopping because I know MRSAs are so hard to treat. But this rash is more like hives--raised red and itchy, despite Benedryl. I had a fever the first night I took it and couldn't move off of the couch. However, I was also on pain killers and had an ear infection. (Good times!) I just read this can cause depression--which explains A LOT about the last few days. Please be careful. | F | 35 | 6 days | 7/14/2009 | 2 | staph/mrsa | vomiting, dizziness, low grade fever two days, third day fever 102.2, side effect, eyes burned on the 10th day, flushed in face, rash covered body on 11th day, didn't show problems until 10 days, stevens johnson syndrom can kill you | went to hospital with daughter since she was on two antibodics,was heading to smokies for vacataion, WBC 1.5 platlets 120, swollen glands, was told by dr from home its very serious..should be in hospital.. do not go in sun, no hottub, no pool or no heat.. stay indoors all week, repeat bloodtest when we return. | F | 15 | 12 days | 7/14/2009 | 1 | Prostatitis | Tight chest, brought back my asthma, pain under ribs, extreme dizziness and serious headaches... I couldn't get past day 3 ... the last night was awake with incredible anxiety and pain. Bad, bad bad!!! | Try all other options first ... get a semen, urine and prostate fluid test - cultured for bacteria .. to find out if you need this particular antibiotic before you jump in with unnecessary risk. | M | 39 | 3 days | 7/13/2009 | 1 | Wound care | Fever, muscle weakness including tongue & mouth weakness(speaking & eating problems). Red ears, joint pain, dry mouth & lips. | I could not walk more than a few feet, my hands were like jello and my speech was thick until I rested. I am still weak and literally disabled and it's 5 plus weeks. Most of this started after 5 days. The weakness started after the last pill. It does not metabolize very fast. | F | 57 | 8 days | 7/11/2009 | 3 | UTI | None until I took the last pill, then all my joints became swollen and slightly tender. It didn't cure my UTI either. | F | 43 | 10 days | 7/8/2009 | 1 | MSRA or whatever its called xD | Achyness, gastro intestinal discomfort, insomnia, allergic reaction, little diziness. | Doc put me on this antibiotic for 10 days it is now day 5. Noticing an allergic reaction despite my regular diet. it is 6:03am and i cannot sleep, took a benadryll to help fall asleep, no effect. Hoping i dont get the hives like everyone else, id hate to see this infection turn into a superinfection or whatever they are called. | M | 20 | 10 days | 7/4/2009 | 5 | prostatitis | tired muscles. | It cured me, with little side effects. I would take it again. My sister took it for 2 years when she was little to fight multiple infections in her kidneys, and she's fine now (she's 27) | M | 30 | 10 weeks | 7/3/2009 | 1 | To prevent infection after surgery | Sleepiness,high anxiety, constipation, racing heart, nausea, racing thoughts, muscle spasm, irritability, vivid dreams, no apetite, fever and sudden and severe crying spells / depression. | At first I was just tired, even relaxed with no appetite and I thought - good, this is nice. But then the anxiety hit me and racing heart...suddenly in crying spells and feeling a loss of control over what I know as real. Absolutely no ability to focus or control emotion. I took only 1 500mg Bactrim a day for 10 days... I'm a small person. Now, 12 hours off the med and I'm feeling better already. OMG I thought I was losing my mind permenantly. Never again. | F | 44 | 10 days | 7/2/2009 | 1 | sore throat, ear infections, uti | constantly feeling sick, hot flashes one minute freezing the next, headaches, sore neck and sleep deprived! | Please don't take this medicine and as with all please look up and know the side effects! | F | 30 | 6 days | 7/2/2009 | 1 | UTI | Every joint in my body killed. | I was on this for 3 days. On day 2 I couldn't turn my neck in any direction. My feet (ankles) killed to stand or walk. Then within day 2 my shoulders, elbows, hands especially my thubs were in so much pain. I couldn't even open a soda can. On day 3, I went to turn a wall switch on and couldn't due to shoulder and elbow pain. I had the worst anxiety and it killed to take a bowel movement. I have told everyone I knew not to ever take this. I called my doctor and she swore I had Lyme disease and said she never heard of any of these effects. So much for her knowledge on what meds. she prescribes. STAY AWAY FROM THE STUFF. | F | 48 | 3 days | 7/1/2009 | 1 | skin infection on upper arm | Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, rash, hives (external and internal), fever, lethargy, neck pain, loose stool | My reaction did not begin until ten days into the course. | M | 30 | 14 days | 7/1/2009 | 3 | Infection lg open wound lt foot | Mild rash over entire body | Swelling in foot has reduced considerably over the ten days I took the medication. Infection may or may not have cleared entirely but large open wound still remains on left foot, ankle, and calf. | M | 67 | 10 days | 6/29/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Someone should be sued over this drug. I broke out in a rash by day 8, and immeidately quit taking it. Since then My hands, feet, arms, legs, and face are constantly tingling and twitching. I quit taking it over a month ago and the effects are still there. | Do not take this medicine. I will never be the same. | F | 29 | 8 days | 6/29/2009 | 4 | staph infection from a blister | Night-time anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Woken up by unpleasant dreams that add to the anxiety. This started after taking 5 doses of smz/tmp ds 800mg/160 mg. I take 2 per day. | The acute symptoms of the staph infection were relieved, but after 5 days on the medicine , redness and swelling still exists. | F | 55 | 5 days | 6/27/2009 | 1 | UTI Treatment | weakness, tremors, pain in arms, especially the joints | I took Bactrim, to treat and prevent UTI's. Over time I developed severe and debilitating pain in my arms, especially the joints and tendons, as a side effect of this drug. Over a year later I still have painful symptoms that significantly impact my daily activities. I did find a cure for my UTI's however. Cranberry juice/pills NEVER worked for me, it actually made my bladder symptoms worse. What did work, and has worked for over a year now, in preventing my bladder infections, is d-mannose. It's a 100% natural and safe sugar. It COMPLETELY cured my UTI's. PLEASE, if you or someone you care about is suffering with UTI's, visit www.squidoo.com/d-mannose and read about my personal battle with chronic bladder infections and how I finally found a cure. I'm not selling d-mannose, I just want to help prevent the kind of suffering I went through with antibiotic "treatment". | F | 28 | 6/27/2009 | 1 | Dog Bite-Infected | shortness of breath, itching ears and throat, stuffy head, runny nose, mental fog, | I was prescribed 2 a day for 10 days, only took 2 doses (one in the evening after the doctor and one the next morning) | F | 34 | 1 days | 6/25/2009 | 4 | UTI / Prostatitis / Urethritis | A bit of bloating in the 11th day of the 14 day regimine. Felt a bit run down by the 12th day. Small spasms in my quad muscle and my forearm. Nothing major though. | Pretty satisfied. Sorry to all you folks who've hgad a hard time with this med. Worked well for me. No real serious issues at all. | M | 30 | 14 days | 6/23/2009 | 2 | Suspected Staph Infection | After taking bactrim for about 7 days I began to feel tired, some muscle soreness, and got a bad headache. Took some ibuprofen and it help to aleviate. Around 9 days in I began to get a skin rash that looked like little red dots on my shoulders, back, and stomach. When I woke up the next morning it was worse and had spread to my arms and legs. I am also experiencing a sunburned feeling on my face and ears. I took some benadryl, so we'll see if it will help get rid of the allergic reaction. | Got rid of the staph infection quickly but caused some very uncomfortable side effects. | M | 21 | 10 days | 6/18/2009 | 1 | chronic staph related abscesses | Fine until day 7 when I broke out in intensely itchy bright sunburn red rash welts covering all over my legs (especially ankle and calf area) and my entire arms and chest. Didn't stop taking Bactrim, unfortunately, until today when I figured it had to be the Bactrim. Especially since Bactrim and sunlight don't like each other and I was out in the sun on Day 7, without sunscreen, although I was covered up pretty well, or so I thought. Now I am taking oatmeal baths (really is soothing) and Benadryl but geez this rash is scary looking and I hope it goes away quickly. | F | 52 | 7 days | 6/15/2009 | 4 | UTI | shakiness/insomina, peripheral neuritis | def. do not take with caffiene. They didn't tell me this and the second time I took it I was working a 12 hour and had an energy drink to stay awake... I didn't get any sleep that night because my leg and arm muscles kept twitching and I just could not fall alseep. The next morning not only was I exhausted but my knees, ankles, wrists, and forearms all ached from the twitching all night. Take it from me... DO NOT TAKE CAFFEINE WITH THIS MEDICATION!! | F | 20 | 5 days | 6/13/2009 | 1 | UTI | night sweats, chills, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, metallic taste | I believe I have taken this medication before, but this time, I had the symptoms I listed. I went to sleep on Sunday after experiencing them that evening. I woke up feeling better, but then I took the 5th pill and felt all the symptoms coming back. I will be adding this to the list of drugs I am allergic to. | F | 37 | 2.5 days | 6/9/2009 | 1 | UTI | Had taken Bactrim before with no side effects however this time about 45 minutes after taking the first dose my lips started swelling, broke out in hives, itching all over and throat felt tight. I took a benadry which eventually helped the itching but lips still felt funny a day later. Won't be taking this again, next time might be worse. | F | 43 | 1 times | 6/4/2009 | 5 | Staph Infection/Abscess on Face | Night sweats, chills, flu-like symptoms | Not too bad. At least it cured my infection on my face which was a terrible experience. | F | 45 | 7 days | 6/1/2009 | 4 | UTI | "Bleached" skin feeling, vision impairment. | This medication is the only one the USED to solve my Chronic UTI problems. Now I fear that because I have used it for SO MANY UTI's that I have become resistant to it because this last round did not do much to help. It does have some strange side effects, but everyone reacts differently to most medications. I never developed a fever on this, but I did develop as strange feeling that my sking was burnt like I had been in a pool of bleach. Dry, cracking, and just, well "bleached" is the best way to describe it. My vision also suffered. | F | 29 | 10 years | 6/1/2009 | 3 | Sinus Infection | Anxiety,chills,stiff neck,shaking hands,insomnia,tingling in feet and hands. | This was my second round of antibiotics for a sinus infection. It seems to have cleared the infection but the side effects are horrible. Thank goodness I had Xanax already, the anxiety was almost intolerable. | F | 43 | 7 days | 6/1/2009 | 2 | UTI | About 2 hours after taking the first dose, I felt like my skin was burning. Then developed a fever of 101.5, chills, severe headache, nausea, and back pain (which I thought might be a sign of the UTI developing into a kidney infection). After taking another dose of Bactrim, the fever came down and the headache decreased. But the next day I developed pain in my legs upon standing and bloodshot eyes, with pain behind my eyes. On day 3 the doc tested urine sample and found infection to have cleared up - the silver lining. I was supposed to take the Bactrim for 7 days. Doc said allergies are common with Bactrim and switched me to another antibiotic. | F | 34 | 3 days | 6/1/2009 | 1 | Skin infection on small toe | My son (age 18) experienced a couple of headaches that we didn't think much about, but on the afternoon of the 7th day developed a rash on his stomach area; still didn't think too much about it. Then on the 8th day the rash had increased to torso, arms and upper legs and he feels eye pain in the right eye when he looks to one side. I called the doctor and we stopped the medication. We are on vacation away from home in a far off state. Needless to say, he's not enjoying himself. I went to the drugstore and bought benadryl and hydrocortizone for his skin per the doctor. He took an oatmeal bath to soothe the itch. I'm praying that he awakes this morning minus the rash and minus the eye pain and is back to being his healthy self. | My son had never taken bactrim and we had no idea he was allergic. I think doctors should describe the possible side effects before prescribing such a strong drug (for what appeared to be way more than my son needed for his condition). If we had been informed, we might have recognized the headaches and inability to sleep as a reaction before the rash and eye pain started. I will not go into something so trusting EVER again. And no one in my family will EVER take this particular drug EVER again. | M | 18 | 7 days | 5/27/2009 | 3 | Prostatitis | Metallic taste, confusion, lethargic, constipation, anxiety (at night only), headache, excess mucus, flu like muscle aches and severe pain in my thumb muscles, general muscle pain over most of body. | This medication may or may not being curing my infection. Time will tell. No major side effects for the first 4 days; symptoms report in order of which they occurred. On day 5 the muscle pain started (may have been amplified by doing yard work and raking during that day). The muscle aches and pains are pretty severe and I don't really feel like doing much. If I use my hands a lot they hurt (just the thumb muscle). I am dazed and confused and at night have to take Xanax in order to prevent panic attacks. I have 3 days to go and am looking forward to the end of this "experience." I suppose I would take it again if it does cure my infection, but alternatives might be better for me. | M | 29 | 10 days | 5/25/2009 | 1 | UTI | Sore toungue, red blotchy rash (back,arms, legs, stomach, groin), swollen irritated vagina, swollen eye lids | supected minor steven johnson syndrome, never recomend this drug for its horrible side effects. rather deal with uti irritation and would risk spreading to kidneys before taken this again! | F | 20 | 1 days | 5/24/2009 | 1 | Prostatitis - prostate infection | I was prescribed Bactrim 2x a day for 20 days. I have been on it for 15 days now and I have constantly felt a low level of nausea and a high level of feeling flushed. My head feels feverish all the time. My skin feels hot. I have had EXCESS anxiety and heart palpitations while taking this medication. Today was my 15th day on the medication and I through the last five days in the trash. I got my PSA test results back with a normal reading. I won't take this drug again as I already have panic disorder. | I have had to take more xanax than usual while on Bactrim because of increased anxiety. If you have panic or anxiety disorder, I would seriously think twice before taking this particular kind of antibiotic. I don't know if it is just bactrim or all sulfonamides?? | M | 38 | 20 days | 5/22/2009 | 1 | possible UTI, bladder infection | within 2 hrs of taking bactrim, i became achy, with slight anxiety, nervousness, confusion, stuttering. after about 4 hrs, extreme body aches, flu like symptoms, fever, servere neck pain, migraine, eye pain, sweats. overnight, extremely nauseous, shivers, achy joints (knees, ankles, fingers), small red dots on thighs, blotchy under eye. | doctor insists it was a virus, not the bactrim. my gut and pharmacist told me it was definetly the bactrim......4 days later, i am still extremely lethargic, slightly confused, feelings of tightness in neck, tho not a stiff neck. | F | 25 | 1 days | 5/22/2009 | 3 | UTI | The first three nights I couldn't sleep at all, but after that I started sleeping a lot. I woke up today (7th day) with extreme dry mouth, chills, and a runny nose. Nausea has been a problem every day. | I've had several UTI's recently, and this has seemed to work relatively well, despite the side effects. I still have 2 days left, but the blood in the urine and pain in the bladder seems to be gone. These are the worst side effects I've ever experienced, but if it gets rid of the infection, I'd take it again. | M | 26 | 10 days | 5/19/2009 | 1 | uti | nausea, sore throat, mouth ulcers, swollen tongue, itchy hands and feet, itchy chest, swollen top and bottom lip. | F | 18 | 2 days | 5/15/2009 | 2 | Acne | I had taken Bactrim (the generic version) for 9 days, and this morning (the 10th day) I woke up to my entire body covered in a rash/hives. | After discovering my rash this morning I called the dermatologist's office and explained. They said to stop taking the medicine, and I made an appointment for this afternoon. Upon going, we made note that I'm allergic to it (obviously, now...) and I got a shot that's supposed to help with the itching and inflammation. So far it's not helping, but I'm hoping it will within the next 24-48 hours, or I'll be miserably itchy and uncomfortable. | F | 26 | 10 days | 5/14/2009 | 5 | MRSA | Rash, metallic taste, sun sensitive, insomnia,and decreased appitete. | I have had reoccurant MRSA infections for about a year not bad cases just enough to be miserable. The key thing when taking this is make sure your not allergic to sulfur based medication and you stay out of the sun. Wear sunblock when you go out. Drink water. I have been on this medication per episode of MRSA anywhere from 10 to 30 days. (30 was during the first case) Now they only have to put me on it for 10days. It works. I am very concerned about those that stop taking it without doctor supervison becuase that is what makes super bugs like MRSA more deadly. (when you stop the antiobiotic the bacteria grow stronger against that medication if it wasnt a completed cycle) | F | 23 | 10 days | 5/9/2009 | 4 | prostate infection | Hot flashes, night sweats and chills, itchy skin and hives. | I had previously been using Levaquin for infections, but it started playing havoc with the tendons in my feet(severe cramping). My doctor switched me to Bactrim, but did not mention any side effects. The hot flashes and night sweats started the second day of use, but were more annoying than a real problem. The hives started after five days. I thought I had been attacked by a swarm of mosquitoes, but they were showing up where no mosquito could get to. I later found out they were hives. They would show up thirty minutes after taking the pill, and would disappear about four hours later. Again, more annoying than a problem. The itchy skin was constant, like a mild sunburn. Bactrim cured the infection, and I can walk, so I'm fairly satisfied. | M | 53 | 14 days | 5/7/2009 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Some tiredness, mild stomach pain, vivid dreams, not sleeping as well. sinus pressure dissapeared after the second pill. Eat yogurt an hour or two after taking to minimize stomach problems. | I know this drug has a bad rep but I am hypersensitve to medications and this is the only antibiotic I can take. The side effects were tolerable. My doctor hates it that I turn up my nose at all the other antibiotics and will only take this one. Most of the bad posts here were alergic reactions. If your not allergic, it's safe and effective. Only one way to find out. | F | 45 | 7 days | 5/5/2009 | 1 | UTI | My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with a UTI and the Dr. prescribed Bactrim. The day after she started taking the medicine she had a fever of over 104, severe leg pain, burning eyes, nausea and vomiting, rash, dizziness and chills. We called the Dr. numerous times but he said it wasn't the meds. After three days of this we were convinced that it was the meds though. She could have easily been hospitalized. She was VERY sick! We finally just took her off the bactrim ourselves and the next day she was way better so it had to be the bactrim. Parents, listen to your gut feeling! | I would NOT recommend this medication to anyone, especially children!!! | F | 5 | 3 days | 4/28/2009 | 4 | Leg injury resulting in Cellulitis | Appears to be handling the infection in my leg, but the side-effects have been extreme and numerous: impaired vision, dizziness, confusion, insomnia, joint and leg pain, foot cramps, daytime sleepiness, sore tongue and roof of mouth, vaginal yeast infection, long-lasting itchy and burning red rash on face, entire arms, and chest after only a few minutes of sun exposure to lower arms and face, and it caused my asthma and lung mucus to be 10 times worse than normal! | If you have to take this medication, I suggest eating yogurt daily during the course of prescription, and perhaps even more importantly, also taking a candida-fighting supplement that you can find in your drug store's vitamin section. | F | 61 | 23 days | 4/27/2009 | 1 | Inner Tissue Infection | Tired, kind of spacy, fever at times, and developed sores on roof of my mouth. VERY PAINFUL! Kind of achy as well. | I WILL NEVER TAKE THIS MEDICATION AGAIN! I would rather live with the infection then have the awful side effects. I can only hope and pray that they go away soon! | 17 | 5 days | 4/26/2009 | 3 | uti | chest pain, gastro intestinal discomfort, back, chest and shoulder tightness....my jaw hurts like mad from clenching at night i suppose | used to work for me without any noticeable issues...i got this particular batch when travelling in india | F | 34 | 2 days | 4/23/2009 | 5 | UTI | runny nose, shakiness/weakness, irritability, headache, fatigue | F | 31 | 5 days | 4/16/2009 | 2 | Diarrhea | Within 30 minutes of taking my first dose I experienced itching and swelling of the skin on my penis (glans area and foreskin). Last time I took bactrim, also to treat a several day gastrointestinal infection, I developed the same symptoms. Eventually welts developed, the skin peeled off, and it took about 5 weeks for the wounds to heal. At the time, doctors told me it was a fungal infection, and was treated for it as such with antimycotic skin ointments. I now believe it is an allergic reaction. | Wish I had read this site beforehand. I was prescribed bactrim when I was younger and never had any side effects. But twice in a row, the same symptoms is too much of a coincidence | M | 41 | 1 days | 4/16/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | My son took this medicine, prescribed by an ER Dr. After 4 days, he was no better. We took him to his prediatrician and they drew blood to check for other illnesses. The Dr. was VERY concerned, as his white blood cell and platelet count were dangerously low. She said this medicine is generally give to people with UTI's and that is has a "bone marrow suppression" side effect, which, after several trips and drawn blood, is what made my son's clood cell and platelet count so low. He ended up with Mono and walking pneumonia. After month, he is finally well. | M | 10 | 4 days | 4/16/2009 | 1 | bladder infection | increased discharge, burning felt very tired and irritated,mild stomach ache & diahrea. 3rd visit I now have a yeast infection. | So glad I found this site, I was diagnosed with a bladder infection & given a 3 day dose of bactrim. Symptoms of cloudy urine & discharge still there,was given another 3 day dose of bactrin. no improvement. now a 3rd dose seemed to make it worse. | F | 41 | -9 days | 4/14/2009 | 3 | UTI | Dizziness, slow brain, insomnia, hyper, anxiety, burning itch on skin, sharp pains around joints | I gave this a 3 rating because it cleared up my UTI right away but the side effects were worse that other antibiotics....... HOWEVER, I DISCOVERED A WAY TO LESSEN THE EFFECTS....................This lessened the symptoms tremendously. Break pills in half and spread it out throughout the day. My original prescription was 1 tablet/morn, 1 tablet/evening for a total of 3 days. I could feel the dizziness overtake me 30min after taking the pill, I swore I would never take another one but by evening I was feeling fine and reasoned that the side effects only lasted about 6 hours , why not try again. Finally day 3, I cut the 2 tablets in half and took 1/2 every 3 hours. This kept the extremes of the side effects at bay. I just felt a mild warmth to the skin, which was OK to put up with. I read where this spread-out dosage is usually recommended for children. It worked best for this adult best too! as well. | F | 49 | 3 days | 4/12/2009 |
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ratings: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
