SMZ-TMP DS and fever

I began taking SMZ on the evening of 11-16--09. 2 a day for the duration. On Thursday afternoon my hands began to quiver and shake and I felt very week. I was dizzy and could barely walk. I usually read the side effects of drugs but I have had the same doctor for 20 years and didn't much think that he would prescribe such a menace to society. That evening I went to the ER and my symptoms were "flu-like" but I had no fever, BP was fine and EKG was OK. I got on the net and discovered side effects that exactly matched what I was experiencing. I felt fine Saturday and worked around the house. Later, the symptoms started again (my last dose was Thursday evening) only this time my insides were quivering and I had palpitations. What the hell was the FDA thinking with this stuff? Someone got a new car in the driveway. Has anyone died because of this crap? My whole life I have never been allergic to sulfa drugs. Could be the PABA. Remember years ago when they had to remove it from sun protection products because it caused a severe rash? I think it's the same product. Coppertone advertised "PABA free products" and was successful in overcoming a possible problem.

E. from Columbia

The dermatologist gave me Bactrim to treat acne, I took the first pill in the afternoon and at night time I was vomiting and had fever.The next couple of days the symptoms went away but then they came back with itching, rash and lost my taste buds.I stop the medication and I am hoping that this symptoms go away. I guess I am allergic to this medication.

my 95 yr. old mother was given 2 SMZ/TMP pills 12 hrs apart and within hours after the 2nd one, spiked a fever and became flush around her eyes and then her entire face. She ended up in the emergency room. Several days later she broke out with hives, red blotches, arm bruises, a skin infection, and blood vessel breaks on her arms and legs. She also itched terrible all over. Doctors thought it was her blood platelets causing this but they were wrong. She is allergic to sulfur drugs. Finally after 5 weeks now she seems to be improving. This is a very dangerous drug for some.

I broke out in a slightly raised rash that started on my chest and spread to my arms, stomach and legs. I thought I had fifths disease except that there was no fever or runny nose before the rash appeared. According to the pharmacy - you can have a severe reaction to it if you are allergic to sulfa drugs (which I am). Next time I won't be so quick to believe everything my doctor says before trying something new..

About a month ago I was prescribed SMZ/TMP Double-STR Tab MPC for an infection after 3 other antibiotics failed. After a few days I noticed that every night I was having a sweaty fever and chills. I eventually stopped taking the medication for fear that it was a reaction caused by the sun. This past week I noticed signs of my infection returning. Since I had nearly a full prescription left over, I decided to self medicate for that evening with intentions of calling the doctor the next day. About an hour after taking the tablet I felt this burning/tingling almost like an itchy feeling all over my body. Then came severe abdominal cramping with diarrhea, vomiting, and even vaginal bleeding. I was unable to sleep and noticed my face and lips had swollen to a grotesque state by the early morning hours. It was the most horrifying and painful night of my life.