BACTRIM Reviews (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM)Average Rating: 1.9 (1905 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BACTRIM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BACTRIM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Sinus infection | rash on face and upper body | I was almost finished with my course of treatment I had 2 days left and I started to feel feverish and my face become flush. The next day I broke out in a rash on my neck, chest and face. I went to the dermatolgist and he said it was a folliculitis. This was unusual b/c bactrim is used to treat folliculitis but in my case it triggered it... why they don't know. It only helped my sinus infection slightly but I do not want to take it again so I am out of options in the future. The pain of the rash and facial/neck swelling was far worse than the pain of my sinus infection. | F | 30 | 10 days 800/160 mg 2X day | 2/4/2010 | 2 | Superficial skin infection | After the open sore on my belly button became green and pus-filled, I saw my PCP last Tuesday to ensure the infection was not serious. I was also taking Biaxin for a sinus infection and was assured Bactrim and Biaxin could be taken at the same time and Biaxin would not have kicked my skin infection alone. By Wednesday morning, I was feeling feverish and weak. Chalking it up to the infected belly button, I rested. By evening, I was so dizzy and nauseous, I was convinced I had the flu. My belly hurt, my head pounded, and my joints ached. I had a medical school interview the next day and in an attempt to rid myself of the terrible symptoms, I discontinued the Biaxin and Bactrim. After contacting our pharmacist, he was shocked my PCP prescribed both to be taken at the same time because both can cause such violent side effects. I pushed myself through the interview even though I was still feeling shaky and weak. | Thouroughly question your PCP about antibiotic interactions and the effectiveness of an antibiotic on a certain infection. | F | 18 | 1 days | 2/1/2010 | 1 | MRSA | Shortness of breath, MAJOR SKIN RASH, trouble finish sentences, anxiety, extreme fatigue | I had a bad case of MRSA right on my abdomen which left a hole the size of a quarter. If I was not scared to death I would not have taken the Bactrim. Although I had a very compassionate doctor and was always available on the phone when I asked about the side effects he simply said there shouldn't be much. I am glad the MRSA wound is slowly healing but the side effects are Medieval so I have been on holistic remedies -- vitamin C, wheat grass juice, Chinese herbs and a simply fish and vegetable diet to help detoxify. What has this world come to that so many people can have MRSA and the remedy so horrifying. How can this drug still be on the market! | M | 52 | 21 days | 2/1/2010 | 1 | UTI | Extreme flu like symptoms, lower back, muscle pain,chills. SEVERE HEAD PAIN! | I had taken this medication once before with no side effects? Will not ever take again. | F | 57 | 5 days | 1/31/2010 | 3 | UTI | Shakey, heart racing (my MD gave me Bactrim instead of Cipro because it wouldn't increase my heart rate- it's usually high already), can't sleep, can't calm down. I'm only on day 2 and the shakes are getting worse. On the pluss side it cleared my UTI quickly, I'll take the shakes over a UTI | F | 22 | 2 days | 1/27/2010 | 2 | cellititus | 7th day of 2 tabs tid, also cephalaxin 500 mg qid, total body rash, not bad till the rash | M | 60 | 9 days | 1/25/2010 | 1 | Epididymitis (testicle infection) | Writing this for my husband. He experienced constant fevers of 102 - 103; horrible pain starting at the shoulders and radiating down to the wrists; infrequent urination; complete loss of appetite (went from 161 to 143 lbs. in 2 weeks); severe itching rash all over back, legs, buttocks; extremely weak; breathing severely impaired. It has been almost 2 weeks since he stopped taking Bactrim, and he still has the rash on some parts of his body, still has a lot of pain in his arms, and cannot achieve an erection. I sincerely believe it would have killed him if he had continued to take it. My husband went to the Dr. with a simple infection, and has been out of work for 6 weeks since starting to take Bactrim. Although we told the Dr about the side effects, he did not recognize them as an allergic reaction. In fact, after he came out of the hospital, he told him to continue taking the Bactrim. | Since my husband has never been sick, he didn't know he was allergic to sulfa drugs. This medicine almost killed him, and after being off it for 2 weeks, he still is not back to normal. He was a completely healthy, active man prior to this. Now he is barely able to do minor household chores. | M | 61 | 14 days | 1/23/2010 | 5 | UTI | NONE | The only antibiotic that doesn't give you a yeast infection (thumbs up!) and it works really well. | F | 39 | 7 days | 1/21/2010 | 3 | Urinary Tract Infection | Maybe I'm crazy, but since taking this medicine I've felt super depressed and on the verge of tears all day for no reason. (I've been on it for 5 days now). I'm also having some major anxiety issues that started shortly after the first dosage. To a lesser extent, I'm having trouble sleeping and mild stomach irritation. I can't wait to finish this medicine! | F | 27 | 5 days | 1/17/2010 | 3 | UTI | intense nausea, increased heart rate | This was awful. The first day I took it, I felt fine, and it did take care of my UTI (the only reason it doesn't get a one star rating), but the second day and today have been a nonstop cycle of vomiting, being unable to sleep off the vomiting because my heart rate's picked up so much, and being incredibly hungry while unable to keep food down. There has to be something else I can take if I get a UTI again... | F | 18 | 3 days | 1/16/2010 | 2 | Prostate infection | So far, only nausea, anxiousness, excessive urination and fatigue | After reading all these comments, particularly one about this drug being banned in the UK, I'm frightened and appalled that doctors don't seem to know just how common and severe these side effects are. Many of you have left comments about your doctors being surprised. My heart goes out to those who have experienced extreme pain or even death from Bactrim. It should be banned by the FDA of allergic reactions are this common. After reading these comments, I'll be waiting to see if things get worse, I'm currently on day 3. If anything, I know my urinary issues are worse now than ever. I can't wait to get past this treatment, hopefully my infection clears up. It's making me depressed to have to pee all the time. | M | 23 | 3 days | 1/15/2010 | 3 | Cystic Acne | Irregular breathing/chest tightness, SEVERE anxiety leading to panic attacks, headaches... | This site is great, it's really made me realize that all my symptoms are from Bactrim...I've been taking it for about 2 weeks now for cystic acne, and my biggest symptom was anxiety...I feel my breathing has been a little irregular which leads to an increased amount of anxiety, enough anxiety that I went to urgent care with no insurance because I was afraid I was going to die... | F | 23 | 2 weeks | 1/14/2010 | 1 | respiratory | Rash, Hives, Severe Headache, Vomiting, Lethargy, Severe joint pain and weakness in extremities. | My seven year old daughter took this med for 8 days, then began a violent reaction. i have never seen her this sick, lifeless, unable to move without experiencing pain. This is a very dangerous medication. Went to ER, taking Benadryl but may go back to ER. | F | 7 | 8 days | 1/13/2010 | 1 | uti/kidney infection | I had a mild kidney infection but could urinate fine. After starting this medication I could not urinate for 2 days straight. Went to the ER and they couldnt find any problem. It is day 6 and it still takes me 10 minutes to urinate & i get sharp stomach pains when i do. Also severe lack of appetite & arm & chest pain. I am stopping this medication now & trying Azo. | F | 26 | 6 days | 1/12/2010 | 3 | Cellulitis in my Face | Feeling both full and hungry, feeling like I have to burp all the time, constipation, WEIRD nightmares, anxiety, trouble concentrating. | I was on a double dose of Bactrim, 2 Pills every 12 hours. I thought that my symptoms were the cellulitis spreading to my brain but now I know that they are just a side effect of the Bactrim. This is a powerfull drug and perhaps it is given out too much but I believe that it saved MY life, if the infection had spread to my brain I would have died. I do wish that I would have been informed about the side effects though. | M | 29 | 7 days | 1/11/2010 | 1 | UTI | Thanks for this site! I experienced a "restless" feeling-I had to be moving every 5 seconds and I felt like my heart was going to come out of my chest. I had to be flexing my muscles, I couldn't sleep at all. I stopped taking the medicine-thought I was losing my mind. I am still jumpy and restless and it has been 24 hours off meds. Called the pharmacist and he said that these were not symptoms from Bactrim. Ignorant pharmacist!!!! | F | 43 | 3 days | 1/11/2010 | 1 | I took this for about 8 days before I had a serious reaction the drug. Causes extreme fatigue, horrible rash (taking Benadryl for 4 days after full body rash, stopped Benadryl after 4 days and the rash came back) I lost my vision and feeling in my limbs for approximately 10-15 minutes, after working out at the gym. This has never happened in my life, I am a completely healthy individual. Stopped taking this drug after the loss of vision and loss of feeling in limbs. Also developed sharp pains in left side of intestines about day 4 of taking this drug. | This drug should only be used as an ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT. Doctors surprisingly misinformed about the side-effects. Doctor pulled up listed side-effects on their internal computer program and only 4 side effects were listed. This is Mass General Hospital in Boston we are talking about. Very concerning...... | M | 30 | 8 days | 1/11/2010 | 1 | Allergy/ sinus infection | Swollen mouth and lips, dry chapped lips and mouth, red & burning face, crazy vivid dreams, hard to breathe, sore burning eyes and eye lids, ulcers under tongue, sore joints, restless sleep if any, inability to think clearly, shaky hands & chest pains. | I have taken Bactrim DS (and generic) before for same reasons with no problems but this time was way differant. I have never had an allergic reaction to any medicine before this. And this time it didnt even clear the infection! | F | 24 | 3 days | 1/10/2010 | 2 | Bladder Infection | Prescribed Bactrim for 7 days, 2x a day. Within two days I felt excruciating back pain that I was convinced was a severe kidney infection. I ruled that out since Bactrim supposedly cures kidney infections. I have never been in so much pain in my life. | It is illegal in many countries... for a reason. | M | 16 | 7 days | 1/7/2010 | 1 | skin infection from minor surgery | WOW! WHY do they sell this medicine?? I am filing a formal complaint with the FDA. Have a minor infection on some sutures on my back, where I had a small bit of pre-cancerous cells removed. Took one pill 24 hours ago and was vomiting and had diarrhea within 12 hours. Woke up this AM with EXTREME chills, feverish, aches and pains like the FLU! This product should be a VERY LAST resort for people who have only life threatening infections. | Any idea when I will feel better? I took one pill about 24 hours ago and non since. Got the dr to write an Rx for an antibiotic cream instead. I am in generally very good health too fyi. | F | 28 | 1 days | 1/7/2010 |