Bactrim Loss of Appetite, Weakness in Hands, Panic Anxiety, Strange Dreams, Half Days
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I am a 38 yo female. Took bactrim for UTI. Two and half days into treatment, I could not sleep. Strange dreams, agitation. Next day, absolute feeling of panic, anxiety, restlessness, loss of appetite, weakness in hands, confusion, sweating, heavy ... more »
I am a 38 yo female. Took bactrim for UTI. Two and half days into treatment, I could not sleep. Strange dreams, agitation. Next day, absolute feeling of panic, anxiety, restlessness, loss of appetite, weakness in hands, confusion, sweating, heavy heartbeat. Went to ER, they were unfamiliar with this reaction. Seems to take quite awhile to get the medication out of your system. I will never take bactrim again.
Cmoonmaura - Hey, there. I, too, am 38 years old and took Bactrim earlier this week for Hemorrhaging Cystitis (mother of all UTI's). I am back to college and one of my professors asked me to drop her class because I fell behind-- the side effects of Bactrim caused me to be nauseous (even when taken with food and lots of water) and I was loopy. My doctor's note did not cover me for it. What PLUS I don't think it's gone away. The bleeding stopped after one day but the pain is still there. What else can we take?
MC
Sharing - I would like to know if you still have any of the symptoms and if not how long did it take to get over them
Amylove - I had the same effects and have found this happens with any sulfa drug for me, including all diuretics. I did not eat or sleep the 5 days I was on it.
Hanc0008 - I am also experiencing exactly what you are describing...I stopped bactrim DS over 36 hours ago and I'm still feeling anxiety, sleeplessness (even though I'm unbelievably exhausted!) chest tightness, shortness of breathe, dizziness, confusion (like I can't think) etc...How long did it last after you? I have an Organic Chemistry Final Monday, and A Physics Final Wednesday and I can't study :(
Amylove - I recall I starting feeling better within hours of it wearing off. Most dramatically, I could enjoy food again. Shows why most effective appetite suppressants cause depression and anxiety, must be in the same part of the brain.
You should be feeling better soon.
Holmes09 - I took this antibiotic on Monday for potential Boils. The first two days was fine... Its the 3rd day (Today) that was the day the side effects showed up. Nausea, Dizziness, vomiting, red pin spots on my face (after vomiting)... it was horrible!! This has taken a toll on my performance at work and Im still on my 90 probationary period. The last time I took this drug was last night, and its the last time. STAY AWAY!!! I hope nothings permanent.
Sorndorff24 - Do you guys know what BRAND of Bactrim you were taking? I took Bactrim DS generic brand Qualitest in mid April and was fine except for loss of appetite but am currently on the generic brand Amneal and have had these awful anxiety attacks. Had to leave work early and am now depressed due to my fear of leaving the house and experiencing it again. The pills I have read IP 272... Trying to figure out if I should just avoid it all together or switch brands..
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