Side Effects of Bactrim
Ezrati95
Took Bactrim for 10 days and experienced some redness in ear and some redness
in face (some itching) and stopped.
My doctor has prescribed Keflex. Since I've heard not so great results with
this drug, is it worth trying to take the bactrim again first, just to try it
and see maybe there will be no side effects the second time around (3 weeks
later)?
Thanks.
Ezrati
Ezrati95
Since I posted my first question on bactrim I found that some studies say that
you can slowly build up to sulfa drugs through a desensitization protocol.
"Around 50% of people have allergies to TMP/SMX because it contains a substance
called sulfa. Signs of an allergic reaction can be skin rashes and fever. If
you are starting on TMP/SMX and experience any symptoms, report them to your
healthcare provider immediately - in rare cases they can be a sign of a
dangerous allergy called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Recent studies have found that many people can take sulfa drugs even if they
have an allergy at first. A procedure called desensitization, where you build
up the dose slowly, can help the body get used to the drug.
(from an AIDS website)
ezrati thanks.
NiceShyMiamiGuy
Keflex - your body will adjust to the Bactrim. Cipro is your next step - the
body does not adjust to Cipro - and you might have problems -- good luck
Oh have you tried Doxycyline????
NiceShyMiamiGuy
Good man -- that is correct -- this does not work with Cipro and Levaquin --
try the Keflex but alsoe try Doxycyline. Take Bactrim in half doses you will
adjust to it
Tom
>>>>>I took Bactrim DS about 14 years ago for an extended time (60
days) and had no side effects at all. Then about 2 years ago I asked
for it again for a simple bladder infection and had tremendous
irritation on the head of my penis to the point of bleeding. So, is
the formula changed or just one's body? I continued taking it for the
needed course with no sequalae.
NiceShyMiamiGuy
>days) and had no side effects at all. Then about 2 years ago I asked
>for it again for a simple bladder infection and had tremendous
>irritation on the head of my penis to the point of bleeding. So, is
>the formula changed or just one's body? I continued taking it for the
>needed course with no sequalae.
Bactrim is a nasty drug - usually doctors go straight for Cipro. But the
problems you have with Bactrim go away the problems that you might have with
Cipro may stay with you for a long long time
(Pete Cresswell)
>Bactrim
Is that the same stuff as "Septra"?
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Pete Cresswell
Steven
> >>>>>>I took Bactrim DS about 14 years ago for an extended time (60
> >days) and had no side effects at all. Then about 2 years ago I asked
> >for it again for a simple bladder infection and had tremendous
> >irritation on the head of my penis to the point of bleeding. So, is
> >the formula changed or just one's body? I continued taking it for the
> >needed course with no sequalae.
* I believe the DS stands for double strength.
Maybe you should try straight Bactrim
Tom
>>>>>>Correct, DS is double strength. Bactrim is Septra.
I don't need to take anything, but would do it again with side effects.
I hope to never see another doctor again unless it's out jogging. I don't golf.
NiceShyMiamiGuy
>I don't need to take anything, but would do it again with side effects.
>I hope to never see another doctor again unless it's out jogging. I don't
>golf.
So the Bactrim did work for you? Its the nastiest drug I have ever taken but
it does not cause the stealth damage that Cipro and Levaquin do.