BACTRIM Reviews (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM)Average Rating: 1.9 (1902 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BACTRIM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BACTRIM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Prostatitis | Extreme fatigue, severe brain fog, mild weakness, mild nausea and lack of appetite. | I was told to take one Bactrim DS every 12 hours. I did so, but it completely sapped my energy to the point where I could not function. I felt extremely fatigued all day, even when I got a good amount of sleep. The fatigue was accompanied by a severe brain fog that made me feel retarded and unable to think (like a zombie). I also had a general sensation of weakness throughout my body. The weakness was mild. Bactrim also made me feel nauseous and lose my appetite occasionally. The nausea and appetite loss were not constant, they were off and on. Additionally I did have some shaking/tremors during the worst of it, but I think that was my anxiety about how bad I was feeling. I have a panic/anxiety condition that is usually under control. Within days of taking this drug the burning in my prostate subsided, so it did what it was supposed to do. (I am still on Bactrim. It is day 13 now, I'm trying to decide if I'm going to tough it out in this drug or try to get a 'safer' one). | M | 27 | 13 days 800/160 mg 2X day | 4/26/2012 | 2 | Prevent infection | This med was prescribe for my daughter after taking this medicine she had constant stomach pain and also developed stomach spasms. Her stomach would jerk, that was terrifying, I immediately discontinued this. | F | 7 | 2 months 7.5ml | 4/21/2012 | 1 | Urinary Tract Infection | Extreme abdominal bloating, pain and discomfort in abdominal region, rumbling and buzzing sensations and gas. | I had no relief from the UTI until the 3rd day of taking Bactrim. On day 5 I started having abdominal pain, low back pain and extreme bloating, among other symptons. These same symptoms can be caused by ovarian cancer so I was scared to death. Thankfully I found this site with many people experiencing the same symptoms. I immediately stopped the Bacrim and within 12 hours, the symptoms had complete vanished. 3 days later, sympton free. Although it did succesfully cure the UTI, the Batrim side effeects were worse than the UTI!! | F | 56 | 7 days 250 2X day | 4/20/2012 | 1 | UTI | I woke up each morning with severe vertigo and nausea. This is after taking only 3 doses of it. Have also had vivid, terrible nightmares. Slight depression as well. Switching to a different antibiotic. | F | 22 | 3 days | 4/13/2012 | 2 | UTI | Very dry lips, cracks in the corners of my mouth. Red bumps on my legs that did not itch. | After reading all the other comments by other people who have used this drug, I would NOT recommend taking this. | F | 23 | 10 days 2X day | 4/11/2012 | 1 | Cuticle infection and UTI | Worst side effects I've evere had from an antibiotic. The first time it allowed my UTI to begin to infect my kidneys and I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating back pain.. And had to go to the ER. The second time, don't know why they gave it to me again but it immediately effected my back and gave me the worst headache in my life. I would never take this again. | F | 22 | 1 days 30mg | 4/10/2012 | 1 | UTI | Extreme nausea, no appetite, severe dizziness, headache, jittery | F | 17 | 2 days 160 | 4/5/2012 | 1 | U.T.I | Extreme Nausea in Morning Weakness/ Fatigue Insomnia Constipation Stomach Pains Back Aches | F | 19 | 10 days Ds 800-160 2X day | 4/2/2012 | 1 | UTI | The second day on the med, I had LOTS of stomach noise and feelings of nauseousness. Third day I had pain and burning in my lower abdomen which should be getting better not worse! | F | 39 | 7 days 800 | 3/28/2012 | 1 | sinus infection | headache and feeling ike my brain was tinglying and vibrateing , muscle spasms vivid dreams wakeing up with anxiety attacks extreme anger and agitation brain fog feeling like i wasnt myshelf and like every nerve in my body was jumping prombles staying awake slept till almost 5 pm unreal just couldnt get woke up feel extremely weak possible hallicnations because came out of sound sleep and hit my husband so hard i cracked his bone didnt even know i was doing it wish to god this medicine would hurry up and leave my system have never felt so bad in my life i am defintely not myshelf i feel sick to my stomach and like i am in a sense of unreality will not finsh the medication or ever take it again | would not recommend to anyone this medication scares me i have never felt so strange in my life if anyone knows how long this medication stays in your system please email me | F | 40 | 3 days 800 2X day | 3/27/2012 | 1 | Sinus infection | On the 4th day , starting having major insominia and anxiousness with dry mouth . This is a terrible drug . | F | 48 | 4 days I tab | 3/14/2012 | 1 | uri | terrible pains in abdomen and severe chills and massive headach would never take this drug again | there has got to be a better drug than this one | F | 66 | 7 days 2X day | 3/9/2012 | 2 | UTI | After 2 days I broke out with penil thrush also I was very tired feeling while on this drug. | M | 54 | 7 days 800-160 2X day | 3/8/2012 | 3 | Ear Infection | So far, after the second dose I had horrible stomach cramps, bloating, gas, almost threw up once. Since then my tummy still feels unsettled and sensitive. lots of rumbling and gurgly noises. Also, terrible insomnia, vivid dreams, tiredness, I am very emotional and have anxiety and feel angry, and depressed. Burst out crying this afternoon, and realized it was probably this medicine. | seems to be clearing up the ear infection, but wow. don't like this. | F | 33 | 8 days 2X day | 3/6/2012 | 1 | Cellulitis | Extreme stomach ailments, racing heart and thoughts. Could not sleep nor eat. 2 days of this poison combined with keflex (for ear infection) have sent me into utter paranoia to ever take any antibiotic. I have had anxiety issues prior to taking this garbage, but to be sent into utter panic attacks all day for days after stopping the mess is something far more than my normal anxiety issues. I hope others will read this and never take this. | M | 36 | 2 days 500 mg 2X day | 3/6/2012 | 1 | Pneumonia | Joint pain, tendinitis, blistered lips, difficulty breathing, muscle spasms in my jaw causing lock jaw, nausea, bad gas and stomach pain, itching, finger tips numb, and loss of strength in my arms. | F | 29 | 3 days | 2/28/2012 | 1 | UTI | Heart Palps Rash Extreme Energy Lack of Sleep No Appetite Panic Attacks Depression Dizziness Blurred vision | This drug is banned in other countries!!! The US really needs to catch up! It's pure POISON! Stopped taking 1 month ago and STILL suffer from symptoms. | F | 35 | 5 days 1X day | 2/25/2012 | 1 | burn on arm | Never had a reaction to ANY drug. This about did me in. Ended up in the ER x2 with IVs to calm the horrible reaction. Face, neck, chest burn from inside out, horrible swelling to face, throat, chest. Bruising for no apparent reason. Ill feeling, fever, headaches which never really had before. Panic attacks, heart palpitations and more. WORSE medicine I ever have had. This CRAP needs to be pulled off the market!!! Am still sick and breaking out weeks later! Put back on Prednisone AGAIN. Makes you wonder if they are trying to kill us, cuz it appears they aren't doing too bad. WHEN will this garbage leave me alone? NEVER will take this again! | Will NEVER take again. Regret taking it!!! Am worse for having done so!!!! | F | 47 | 3 days 800/160 DS 2X day | 2/23/2012 | 1 | Urinary Infection | After taking the medication for 2 days my penis started to itch like crazy. Then I began to get sores on my penis almost like burns. I quit taking the medication and I am hoping this clears up. After reading into this I found that this has tetracylin in it which I am alergic to. | I will never take this again. | M | 53 | 3 days 800/160 2X day | 2/21/2012 | 1 | cyst removal - potential infection | Body aches, fever, chills, night sweats, insomnia, headache and joint pain, fatigue, upset stomach, loss of appetite. | Started taking Bactrim because of a potential infection at the site of a cyst in my lower abdomen. (turns out there was no infection, and just had the cyst removed). Took two horse pills per day for 6 days and then four pills per day once the fevers began (for 3 days). The Dr figured my fevers were due to the infection being too strong for the dosage so he bumped it up, only to make things worse. Needless to say they have finally confirmed there is no infection and advised me to stop taking the Bactrim. Its only been 24 hours, and I have seen no signs of improvement yet. I have not slept soundly for a week and I have fever, chills and body/joint aches every night. I can't wait for this crap to get out of my system. | M | 43 | 9 days 2X day | 2/18/2012 |