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This antibiotic is used to treat a wide variety of infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and respiratory tract infections, including pneumocystis pneumonia.
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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Bethaprim Ds, Smz-Tmp Ds, Septra Ds
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bactrim Ds
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Bethaprim Ds, Smz-Tmp Ds, Septra Ds
Uses
This antibiotic is used to treat a wide variety of infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and respiratory tract infections, including pneumocystis pneumonia.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, blood in urine, and loss of consciousness.
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How To Use
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food or milk.
- The liquid suspension form of Bactrim Ds must be shaken well before each dose.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Bactrim Ds unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
- Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
- Continue to take Bactrim Ds until the full prescribed amount is finished.
- Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection.
Side Effects
- Bactrim Ds may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting.
- If any of these effects persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
- The sulfa in this combination drug may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: easy bleeding or bruising.
- Rarely, Bactrim Ds can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as Stevens- Johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms: skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, abdominal pain.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Bactrim Ds, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney problems, asthma or other breathing problems, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Because Bactrim Ds may make you prone to sunburn, wear protective clothing and a sunscreen.
- Bactrim Ds is not recommended for use in infants younger than 2 months.
- Bactrim Ds should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- The use of Bactrim Ds is not recommended near term.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Bactrim Ds is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin, oral drugs to treat diabetes, methotrexate, oral PABA, phenytoin, methenamine, cyclosporine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 25
Location: Denver, Co
Time Taken:
5 weeks
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| Reason: Acne |
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5 December 2008 |
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Firstly, I was just as surprised as you are, reading this, that bactrim Ds was given to me for acne. However, I've been taking the medication for about 5 weeks and I've had very minimal breakouts. I had mild acne to begin with, but when I broke out I got deep, red pimples that wouldn't go away for a long time. I've gotten only a few pimples since beginning bactrim and they are small and not a big deal. Good choice for people with mild to moderate acne who have tried other RXs in the past.
Secondly, as far as side effects go, I do still experience mild diarrhea from time to time, but nothing that would ever make me want to stop the meds. Overall, I've had a great experience with bactrim Ds!
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The reason why I have 4 stars instead of 5 (see above) is because acne, as we all know, can't be completely "cured" like a UTI or ear infection. Yes, my acne is soooo much better, but it may never completely go away. It has definitely helped maintain clear skin but who's to say I may break out again? So far, I can only trust what I've seen over the last 5 weeks :)
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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