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Bactrim

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

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6.2  Effectiveness
3.6  Side Effects
5.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Bactrim side effects and 2 Bactrim benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and brand name is Bactrim.

The active ingredient of this medication is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Inactive ingredients include Docusate sodium 85%, sodium benzoate 15%, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch.

It is manufactured by AR Scientific, Inc.

This medication is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Bactrim, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.5% 9.7% 67.7% 6.5% 9.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.2% 0% 90.3% 3.2% 3.2%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 90.3% 3.2% 6.5%
Breathing 3.2% 3.2% 83.9% 6.5% 3.2%
Confidence 3.2% 3.2% 77.4% 9.7% 6.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.2% 3.2% 90.3% 3.2% 0%
Digestion 0% 6.5% 90.3% 3.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 3.2% 6.5% 77.4% 6.5% 6.5%
Energy 9.7% 6.5% 71% 9.7% 3.2%
Eyesight 3.2% 0% 93.5% 3.2% 0%
Memory 3.2% 0% 90.3% 3.2% 3.2%
Mental Clarity 3.2% 0% 83.9% 6.5% 6.5%
Pain 6.5% 0% 74.2% 12.9% 6.5%
Patience 3.2% 0% 80.6% 6.5% 9.7%
Sexual Health 0% 3.2% 87.1% 3.2% 6.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 12.9% 74.2% 6.5% 6.5%
Sleep 3.2% 12.9% 74.2% 6.5% 3.2%
Stress Level 3.2% 0% 80.6% 6.5% 9.7%
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Commonly Reported Bactrim Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 80.6% 0% 3.2% 3.2% 12.9%
Anxiety 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Appetite Loss 86.7% 3.3% 0% 10% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Bruising 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 91.7% 4.2% 0% 4.2% 0%
Diarrhea 90.3% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 0%
Dizziness 87.1% 3.2% 6.5% 0% 3.2%
Drowsiness 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fatigue 80.6% 3.2% 6.5% 6.5% 3.2%
Gas 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Headache 90.3% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 0%
Insomnia 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 85.2% 3.7% 0% 7.4% 3.7%
Itching 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Nausea 77.4% 3.2% 9.7% 0% 9.7%
Redness 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Scaling 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 92.6% 3.7% 3.7% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Tendonitis 91.7% 0% 4.2% 0% 4.2%
Vomiting 81.5% 7.4% 3.7% 7.4% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Bactrim Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 88% 4% 4% 0% 4%
Anxiety 89.3% 3.6% 0% 3.6% 3.6%
Chest Pain 92.6% 0% 0% 3.7% 3.7%
Depression 96.4% 0% 3.6% 0% 0%
Genital Discomfort 96.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0%
Hives 90% 0% 3.3% 6.7% 0%
Jaundice 96.7% 3.3% 0% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 88.9% 7.4% 0% 3.7% 0%
Painful Urination 96.3% 0% 3.7% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 88% 0% 4% 8% 0%
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Episodes since taking Bactrim
Since taking Bactrim Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hallucination 3%
Hospitalization 3%
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30 Aug 2012 Ireally feel Bactrim f. help me so much better than other medicines that i take for my problem with typhoid
   —Posted by Rosse
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28 May 2011 it helped me get rid of my bladder infectoion.... i had no side effects with bactrim
   —Posted by Anonymous
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15 May 2011 Took this for UTI. 2 hours after first dose I was vomiting and extremely dizzy and lightheaded. Could not work for three days. Called Dr after day three of taking this drug, still had UTI, along with skin rash on chest and legs. My eyes were bloodshot and I had severe joint pain in my hands and feet. Also pins and needle feelings in my calves alot. I had a severe allergic reaction to this drug. Went on Cipro instead, thank god.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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31 Mar 2011 Bactrim started to clear my acne up right away! I have very few breakout now. I still have redness on my face from scarring tho. I wish it could clear that up too! Overall I would reccomend bactrim!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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23 Feb 2011 One sided debilitating symptoms (out of work for a week in a half) pain, burning, itching, tearing, horrible aches and pain, pins and needles, dizziness, horrible vision problems (spots and flashing lights, pain) great fatigue, anxiety, emotional, hot, weakness, numbness causing me to walk with a limb for over a week and still not normal, insomnia, feeling of pressure, sharp pains in my head, eye socket pain, tightness and stiffness all over but all of the symptoms above were all one sided except for vision issues. It has affected both eyes. I have been to the ER 2x, 3 MRI's, numerous blood test and spinal tap because symptoms were so SEVERE. I will never take this medication again.
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