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  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
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 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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 3  Suspected MRSA, abcess & cellulitis I had an infected sebaceous cyst which didn't improve on 4 days of Keflax so was given generic Bactrim in addition and the cyst was drained. It started improving after 2 days and I felt great the whole time but on day 5 on BActrim started to get a low fever (99) and that night got worse and was up to 100 - 101. Had a dry cough but only that night. Felt like flu with all over aches, weakness, headache,chills and sweats, some sensitivity to light, eyes and neck slightly sore, existing back pain worse, no appetite and even grossed out by smell of food, just wanted to crawl up in a cave. Fever got as high as 101.8. Had to lie down on floor of bldg entrance when waiting for kid to come home on school bus. Was only able to function (thinking, eating, shopping, computer, but no exercise - too weak) by alternating Tylenol and Motrin round the clock as told by doc, sometimes letting it wear off to see how high fever would get. I was very worried that I had septicemia but docs said if infection I am usually extremely active and haven't been able to do anything for last 4 days. Hope to get over this med ASAP and will try to eat probiotic (yuck) yogurt as recommended by some, and will try drinking a lot to flush it out. I am happy it solved the suspected MRSA but afraid of reaction if I ever get this prescribed again and will try not to. F 48 10 days
4/9/2009

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