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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 5  MRSA/ Staph infection mild dry mouth, vivid dreams, slight constipation - taking a fiber supplement, so this is not a problem. Have no negative side effects. Drinking more water as recommended, so urinating more. No stomach problems (I take Bactrim DS right after I eat.) My infection was in my elbow, and my bursa was infected, so I still have some redness and inflamation after 21 days of Bactrim, following 5 days in the hosptial on Vancomycin. It is getting better slowly. My doctor continued it for another week. M 44 21 days
2 pills 2X day
3/15/2011
 3  staph infection SEVERE headache started on day 3 and was horrible, chills, nausea.....never thought it was the Bactrim.....now I am sure it has to be. Stopped yesterday and hope to feel better soon. F 41 10 days
2X day
3/15/2011
 1  to prevent infection from stitches I was prescribed Bactrim DS after having to get stitches in my hand to prevent infection. After first dose began feeling extremely tired, and was sleeping an extremely abnormal amount. I continued the medication as perscribed. by day three on the medication i was having constant headache/ extremely stiff, sore neck with extreme pain at the base. I also began feeling shaky, depressed, and was having constant vivid dreams, which is abnormal for me because I don't hit rem sleep so I don't normally dream. I also experienced a general hazzy, lathargic, and panic attacks. I stopped this med after six days, and consider it junk. i will never take this med again. M 29 6 days
2X day
3/15/2011
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 1  UTI sick to my stomach. painful sex. can no longer have an orgasm. after taking all the pills i still have the uti. F 19 7 days
2X day
3/14/2011
 5  MRSA None. Wonderful drug. Worked like a charm for me! Got me out of the hospital from my first 3 abscesses and kept me out of the hospital from my 4th. M 27 10 days
800/160 2X day
3/12/2011
 3  Acne Loss of Appetite, small red bumps on face, chest, and neck This medication initially cleared my face quickly. I was completely clear in about a Wk but only lasted for A few wks. About the 3rd Wk into takingit my acne was back along with a horrible rash. I had a 30 day prescription but stopped taking after 3 wks due to the bad rash F 29 20 days
30 1X day
3/7/2011
 3  Urinary tract infection I have panic disorder and the 1st time I took this drug I had no problems but this time I've had constant panic, red face & sore tongue. All antibiotics can cause vaginal yeast infections & yeast infect. of the mouth so the sore tongue is prob. that. But while its working on my UTI, I can't stand the daily extreme panic, shaking, hyperactivity. As an RN I've given this drug many times and never heard anyone complain. I don't know if they've changed the formula or not. Supposed to take for 21 days but I think I'm going to quit because my anxiety meds are not helping the panic! F 59 10 days
Bactrim DS 2X day
3/6/2011
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 1  Suspected MRSA generic bactrim/2 times a day 2 pills each dose for 5 days nausea/severe neck pain/loss of appetite/ decreased urination even tho drinking tons of water/ wanted to die felt so bad anxiety / weakness in all limbs shaking hands neck tremors taking a dose was almost like a sedative but sleep was not fun I could go on luckily I missed the worst side effects no rash no vomiting horrible med take care using this drug, course over but still feeling terrible tho open cyst has gone from over a 1/2 in oozing wound to a pinhole in 5 days still feel like I'm close to dying just hoping these side effects go away soon this drug need to reevaluated but we know how well the FDA is on drugs if they get paid off they approve some of the drugs you see on tv have such horrendous side effects possible i cant believe they are approved for human use I have survived so far but if this was the only cure for something id die before i used it again M 55 5 days
800/160 2X day
3/6/2011
 5  Urinary Tract Inf & Staph Inf Worked well for me. People are more vocal if things go wrong than if things are good...that is why there are not as many pros and there are cons on this website. Everyone reacts differently. My 87 year old mother took 4 Tramadol a day and I can't take one without going into a sleeping coma - just different body's reactions. Works well on animals, too. M 62 2 weeks
400/80 1X day
3/5/2011
 2  Ear Infection (fluid behind ear) Upset stomach,dry mouth (even with plenty of water) Stomach upset is horrible,feeling of vomiting! Still have fluid behind ear, & loss of hearing.... F 36 14 days
160 2X day
3/3/2011
 1  urinary track infection throat inflamation ,unable to swallow water even, itch in hand and feet, , immediately after 1st dose the reaction started M 63 10 days
ds 2X day
3/3/2011
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 4  MRSA Fatigue...extreme fatigue is my biggest side effect of this medicine. Some headache today on the 7th day. Dry mouth on day 6. However, the side effects are minor compared to the fatality that could occur with the MRSA. F 46 7 days
1000 2X day
3/2/2011
 1   Heart Palpatations, can't sleep, acid reflux like you won't believe. No matter what I ate and I don't eat a lot. Gassy. It was given to me for Boil I will never ever let a doctor presribe it again. F 49 10 days
2X day
3/2/2011
 1  sinus infection severe rash and itching developed after taking the medication for 7 days.Two weeks after stopping Bactrim still have discoloration of skin.Vaginal lining irratation.Swelling from lining protruding out of vagina.Don't know what to do for that.Any suggestions.Had chills ,cough and pain in my abdomen. Will never take this medication again, never felt good, or one bit better while taking Bactrim.It should be banned,to prevent anyone to have to go through the awful side effects F 59 7 days
800mg 2X day
3/1/2011
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 5  UTI very few, if any I was expecting the worst since i'd stupidly spent too much time online reading Bactrim horror stories, but I was fine. I've probably had more side-effects from ingesting too much vitamin b. For a couple of hrs on the first day I felt a little warm and flushed (which freaked me out initially since I thought that was a precursor to something worse) but it passed. It's only realistic to expect SOME side effects when taking a new drug, especially an antibiotic. F 42 3 days
800/160 2X day
2/28/2011
 5  Once 4 boil,once 4 SinusInfection None. Worked great both times!! F 27 7 days
800/160 2X day
2/25/2011
 4  Sebaceous Cyst serious indigestion I started on Bactrium 6 days ago and the last 3 days I have had indigestion. Tums do not work. So far this is all the side effects I have had. I should finish the dosage on Monday and I am hoping I will not have any side effects like the others have posted on this website. F 49 11 days
800 mg 4X day
2/24/2011
 1  MRSA Took the first two doses and woke up with what I thought could be a fever blister on my top lip the next day but I've never had fever blisters before. Day three I had two more bumps on my bottom lip and the inside of my mouth had small sore bumps. Day four I woke up with red streaks on my tongue that feel like a severe burn. I went to the doctor and was told this was an allergic reaction to the Bactrim and prescribed another antibiotic. Day five the bumps on my lips have scanned over but are now sore like severe chapped lips and my tongue is still raw. I also still have small blisters on the inside of my mouth by my gum lines. This really really hurts and I work in the telecommunications field and have not been able to work since day three. It is now day six and no improvement on the "burnt" raw tongue. I will never take Bactrim again. :( F 24 3 days
2pills 2X day
2/23/2011
 1  MRSA in finger tip On the 3d day I developed fever and asthma. On the 5th day I was covered with hives and quit taking Bactrim. Given a Prednisone Dose pack and round the clock benedril. Two weeks after I was better the reaction came back and I did another Prednisone course. Probably a great drug if you dont react to it. F 68 5 days
? 2X day
2/18/2011
 1  Tooth infection Swollen lips, rash on chest and arms, itchy, sore mouth. I will NEVER take this again, but now I know that i'm allergic to penicillin and this. I hope I never get any kind of infection again. I was not able to finish the course of medicine. I only took it for 4 days. F 22 10 days
800/160 2X day
2/16/2011

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