What is Bactrim?
Bactrim is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is an antibiotic and works by killing sensitive bacteria. Bactrim comes in double strength tablets that contain 800mg sulfamethoxazole and 160mg trimethoprim. Bactrim should only be taken when the infection is definitely bacterial.
Potential for Abuse?
No information available.
Bactrim Side Effects
Serious Bactrim side effects:
- any sign of skin rash
- fever, sore throat and headache with a severe blistering, peeling red skin rash
- pale skin and easy bruising or bleeding
- cough, feeling short of breath
- watery or bloody diarrhea
- confusion, irritable, halluinations, seizure
- weak pulse, slow heart rate, severe tingling, numbness
- muscle pain or weakness
- nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay colored stool, jaundice
- fever, chills, body aches, and flu symptoms
- urinating less than usual
- not urinating at all
Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects, or have an allergic reaction such as hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Less serious Bactrim side effects:
- mild itching
- skin rash
- painful or swollen tongue
- spinning sensation
- dizziness
- ears ringing
- joint pain
- sleep problems
This is not a complete list of Bactrim side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.
Interesting Bactrim Tidbits
Here are some interesting tidbits on Bactrim
- There has been some controversy concerning the safety of Bactrim such as acute renal failure in the elderly (Joint Formulary Committee, 2004)
Share your Bactrim experience
Initially a rash/severe ithching. Then- Severe headache, flu symptoms- feverish feeling (but no high temp.), chills, body aches.
I thought I had the flu and waited almost a week before seeking medical attention. It didn't occur to me that it could be a drug reaction. Emergency Room Doctors thought I had Pancreatitis or Hepatitis. It has been three weeks and I still have poor test results from Liver, etc. Two Dr.s have summized that it was an adverse reaction to the Bactrim that my Doctor had prescribed for my prostate. Good news is- my blood tests are improving gradually.
Burning and itchy skin
Rashes
This drug, in my opinion, is not good for a person who has sensitive skin.
I suffered Stevens-Johnson Syndrom due to an alergic reaction from this drug.
I suffered Stevens Johnson Syndrom from an alergic reaction to this drug. It is over 1 month and I am still recovering
On again off again headache and fever, however the worst part is the pain in my knees, ankles and toes. At times it is so bad I can hardly walk.
On again off again headache and fever, however the worst part is the pain in my knees, ankles and toes. At times it is so bad I can hardly walk.
Splitting Headache, Hives, Joint pain, Insomnia, dry eyes, irritability
still looking for help...do I keep taking?
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