BACTRIM Reviews (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM)

Average Rating: 1.9 (1902 Ratings)

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BACTRIM  (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM):  This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used in children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  Acute Cellulitis Left Big Toe I started this the night it was prescribed and continued until this morning with doses. Experiencing extreme headache, dizziness, feels like a fever, and diarrhea. I also have an insatiable thirst. The doctor said its nothing to worry about, dismissed my symptoms and told me to discontinue use. It did clear up my infected two by the second day. I was prescribed to continue use through the 10 days which is why I was still taking it. F 33 7 days
160 2X day
3/7/2017
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 4  UTI A little stomach cramping. First day cold sweats. Mainly just face flushing Not really having issues w medication but face flushing but I'm only on my 2nd day F 42 7 days
160mg
2/25/2017
 1  For a bacterial infection Severe rash. My son was prescribed bactrim for a bacterial infection on his face. On day 10 he broke out in a rash on his entire body. We discontinued use and he is now taking benadryl and two topical creams to clear it up. It has gotten worse instead of better. Hoping this is the last of it. We are going back to the doctor today. He's itchy and just uncomfortable. This was a crummy way to find out he is allergic to sulfa (found in bactrim). M 4 10 days
7.5 ML 2X day
2/15/2017
 1  UTI I was given Bactrim for a UTI in November 2016. On day 2 my entire lower half of my body became numb. And I mean all of it including the female parts. I was convinced I had MS, Lou Gehrig disease, or even piraformis nerve entrapment. I looked them all up and never in a million years thought it was related to the antibiotic, never even crossed my mind. Nothing made sense that was happening to me. I had to hold onto walls to walk and the nerve and numbness pain was unbelievable. I had no insurance so really never got checked out. When my mom randomly said her friend had a terrible reaction to this drug I started reading. I put it all together and all of my symptoms are because of this. It is now February and I have 80% of feeling back. But still not in female area or left foot but am hopeful I will continue to improve but takes a LONG time. This is the worst experience I have ever gone thru in my life. And, I HAD taken this drug before so you never know. F 48 5 days
2/14/2017
 4  Infentigo Bactrim has swelled my ankle twice the size it should be. Bactrim has broke me out all over my back in hives. Bactrim has turned my face beet red turned my eye socket skin into Fried Chicken. If you can tolerate the side effects it's a good medicine. It does get rid of the bacteria. People have died on it though. I will never take it again if they have something equivalent and doesn't drive me crazy M 47 10 days
2/7/2017
 1  Chalazion HORRIBLE DRUG! Do not take! I started having high fever after 6 days, then my face started to swell and my skin got covered in rash. Almost every inch of my body is now inflamed with swollen bumps and large red and purple patches. Insomnia, sore throat, runny nose, caugh, headache, fever, chills, sweats, and a massive rash!!! F 38 8 days
160/80 2X day
2/6/2017
 5  Mrsa infected laceration Minimum side effects. Some stomach gas for first 3-4 days. Maybe some initial muscular weakness but that could have been the infection. Infection was substantial due to the MRSA not being detected for a few days. Then Bactrim was prescribed. The laceration cleared up completely over about a week. I was advised to take a probiotic to minimize gastric effects. The side effects were minimal and the Bactrim was effective. Five points! M 79 10 days
2X day
1/28/2017
 4  Baller infrction Lost my taste bud F 1 days
1/28/2017
 1  Uti Ugh....this is by far the worst medication I have ever had. First day was okay. Second day nauseated really bad, headache and neck pain. Third day nauseous as hell all day long, no appetite, shaking, and finally just vomited. This drug shouldn't be on the market. F 54 3 days
1/20/2017
 1  Uti Fever, vomiting, ringing in ears , bad cough It's flu like symptoms , don't be tricked F 19 4 days
1/6/2017
 2  UTI Fever, muscle and joint pain, fatigue Symptoms resolved immediately when medication stopped F 33 1 days
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12/15/2016
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 1  uti face itched...felt tingling/numb sensation. stopped after 2 days (4 pills). almost 3 days after stopping still numb...better but not totally. hoping it goes away but concerned. do not take this ever! saw 3-6% people have side effects and given they don't go away immediately would recommend never taking this. F 55 2 days
not sure
12/12/2016
 1  staph infection I took one pill and immediately became ill. Swollen lips, throat, shaking uncontrollably, terrible joint pain shooting down my legs from my hips, rash and headaches.Went to ER where doctor really dismissed my symptoms. Sent me home in a few hours. that was 4 weeks ago and I am still fighting this. Food tasted like metal for 2 weeks. The rash is almost gone but the joint pain and headaches persist. My mouth and lips blistered and peeled. This has been a nightmare and I do not know when it will end. Even my surgeon who prescribed it said the only effects are a rash. Doctors need to educate themselves before prescribing this drug. I was hospitalized initially with my staph infection and very sick, but this has been much worse. F 66 1 days
2X day
11/29/2016
 1  UTI Severe headache, muscle aches and fever starting within 6 hours of my first dose. Fortunately I researched and spoke to my doctor and stopped after the third dose. I have literally never felt worse in my life than the two days I took this medication. I was prepared to be seen in the ED if I didn't improve. It appears lots of people have this same experience and there should be more of a warning to patients by their providers or pharmacist. Being a nurse I knew enough to connect the medication with how I was feeling and research side effects rather than assuming it was a virus F 45 2 days
11/22/2016
 1  Skin infection I took it for an infected ingrown hair I got last year. While it cleared up the infection it made me sick and about a day or two after I finished I got a rash. I was told I had a drug allergy. The urgent care folks said it was a classic sulfa rash. No fun at all. It works, but it's no fun if you become allergic to it F 26 7 days
11/17/2016
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 1  UTI Fever, chills, loss of appetite, loss of muscle mass, weight loss of 80 lbs in 3 months, muscle aches, 3-2 hr naps during day, & addtional 9 HR sleep, explosive diarrhea, severe malaise Horrible drug, DO NOT take. Same drug class with Levoquin & CIPRO, all are bad. Each creates own adverse reactions that lasts for years, pharmaceutical reps & their CEOs should be jailed & forced to take their own drugs! M 65 10 days
11/15/2016
 1  UTI After second dose: Severe depression, severe panic attacks, insomnia, couldn't eat, went to er 6 times. Opened the door to panic attacks and I still deal with them 14 years later. F 24 1 days
11/6/2016
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 1  Uti Muscle pain migraine trouble sleeping Horrible side effects. Don't recommend it I feel worse now than before I started taking Bactrim. This drug makes you feel horrible. Aches all over my body. I have fever. I cant believe doctors prescribe a drug like this. F 47 5 days
5 days 2X day
10/23/2016
 2  Upper Respiratory Infection Shakiness, Drowsy (I mean, I wonder why, it's been keeping me up until 3 every night) , Easily Dizzy & Lightheaded, and at night unable to Sleep. This drug honestly is so wishywashy. You have to really be careful on it and I wouldn't take it for too long unless you absolutely had to. I've had many bad experiences. I've had medicines cancel out from it before, and always have side effects from it.. again wouldn't take it unless you had to. F 16 10 days
10/16/2016
 3  UTI extreme nausea, headaches, dizzy/lightheaded, tired but unable to sleep (due to prev. Side effects), shaky hands and muscle convulsions in biceps, loss of appetite, severe nausea when attempt to eat, heightened sense of smell to the point of more nausea. (These symptoms are morning noon and night) F 19 10 days
30 2xD
10/10/2016

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