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Posted at 9:38 AM on Feb 17, 2008 by vam, #27237
i was prescribed this drug for kidney and bladder infection. i avoided sunlight ( warning on drug label). my skin began to look thin and dehydrated, tingling sensations. my face became swollen and cheeks exceptionally red, like severe sunburn. it's been over two weeks since i stopped taking this medication and my skin still isn't anywhere back to normal. my face actually became flaky. i have taken Bactrim in the past with none of the above side effects. how does this drug differ from Bactrim. -By vivian - ohio
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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 17, 2008 by wellerval, #4899

SMZ-TMP is Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. Bactrim is the same thing. Please Google "bactrim and stevens-johnson syndrome".
Also, from critpath.org:
"An allergic reaction to Bactrim can cause fevers, itching, rashes, and other problems. Rashes usually occur on the upper torso and arms/hands, sometimes ... the face, rarely elsewhere. In many cases, there is only a mild intolerance to the drug, with few such symptoms. In very severe cases, however, the rashes and fevers may become a serious problem, causing great discomfort and the sloughing-off of large areas of skin. For these reasons, it is important that a doctor carefully follow patients using this drug, and discontinue the drug at the first sign of problems. It may take several weeks for the Bactrim-intolerant patient to normalize after a severe allergic reaction to this drug. "

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