Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim DS Side Effects

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  1. link Ducks0op
    Works wonders on the problem but creates ten more problems
    If your doctor presents you with an option, do NOT take this drug. I'm an 18 year-old college student and was prescribed this by my college's health center. I was given this for sinusitis and I have never been in so much pain from a medication before - 69% more...
    Ducks0op- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  2. link Ducks0op
    Oh, and let's not forget the way it messes with your concentration and perception! I can't even walk a straight line right now, nor can I judge distances. This medicine is some serious stuff. I'm serious, ask more questions before taking it. When pre - 46% more...
    Ducks0op- over a year ago
  3. link Lindsayyorkie
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS red itchy bumps, uti symptoms, poor desk, extreme confusion, mosquito bites
    I was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole-TMP tablets for a severe UTI that I developed. I was given 10 tablets total--and instructed to take two per day. Within an hour of taking the first tablet, my UTI felt much better, however, the rest of me felt horrib - 90% more...
    Lindsayyorkie- over a year ago - 45 Replies - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  4. link Marrigold
    hi as anyone got a red thick rash turning purple on there feet after these tablets. got swollen hands feet , and terible burning and pins like feeling its awful
    Marrigold- over a year ago
  5. link Pharmacist My Hero
    CHRISTIANMAN51, I was prescribed this medication sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS Tables for rash with possible infection, after the 8th day i broke out with Hives worse then any rash, itchy red large bumps appeared, with red circle around it, the doctor woul - 78% more...
    Pharmacist My Hero- over a year ago
  6. link New2me
    I was prescribed this medication for prevention of UTI and on the first day i was so tired and sleepy but on the third day i had the worst heart rate i thought i was going to die, i was feeling confused and when i got went to work i could not concent - 50% more...
    New2me- over a year ago
  7. link Mctarro
    I have been prescribed with this medication. I have only taken it for 5 days now 1 twice daily. The only symptoms i am experiencing now is itchy skin with those bumps all over my body looking like mosquito bites. This irritates me because when i scra - 27% more...
    Mctarro- over a year ago
  8. link Smeep
    Wow! I am so glad I typed this in. I thought it was the UTI causing all of these symptoms. I started taking it yesterday and called the doctor today from work because of breaking out in a terrible sweat and getting very shakey all over. My stomach fe - 82% more...
    Smeep- over a year ago
  9. link Mgib
    Wow! I'm in the same boat. Started taking this med for a UTI and sinus infection. I'd much rather have the UTI and sinus trouble. My side effects started with bloodshot eyes, cotton mouth, loss of appetite. By day three I had the worst headache of my - 55% more...
    Mgib- over a year ago
  10. link Mamakat47
    OMG, I hear your every work and could not agree more. I too was prescribed this medication for a UIT, and on day one I had such stomach pain that I could not walk unless I was bent over. That went away by the next day, and I continued the prescriptio - 78% more...
    Mamakat47- over a year ago
  11. link Facewipe
    Prescribed a two-pill-a-day-for-ten-days regimen on account of an ear infection; around day four, started having muscle soreness in thighs, butt, lower back. Even a fever of 100 one day. Likewise drained of energy. And not sure this has taken care of - 10% more...
    Facewipe- over a year ago
  12. link Facewipe
    Prescribed a two-pill-a-day-for-ten-days regimen on account of an ear infection; around day four, started having muscle soreness in thighs, butt, lower back. Even a fever of 100 one day. Likewise drained of energy. And not sure this has taken care of - 10% more...
    Facewipe- over a year ago
  13. link Auburn1fan10
    I believe you!!!! I was prescribed this same pill and it only took me one dose to realize something was wrong. I stopped taking it. I immediately started to get extreme nausea, dizziness, confusion, and stiffness and pain all over. Itching all over. - 35% more...
    Auburn1fan10- over a year ago
  14. link Kkress
    What about bloodshot eyes with this drug? I am experiencing every symptom that has been listed, but the strange thing is that my eyes have gone completely bloodshot and of course my vision is blurred. I have tried Visine and medicated eye drops, but - 28% more...
    Kkress- over a year ago
  15. link Iliana
    I am a nursing student, and in my pharmacology class i remember learning that sulfa- drugs have harsh side effects. This medicine is making me have very bad headaches, and nausea when I read, along with neck stiffness. If you develop a rash from any - 68% more...
    Iliana- over a year ago
  16. link Jones
    OMG! I thought it was just me too. I had staph infection and after trying some other antibiotics, they all failed. Then my doctor prescribed me this one and the infections were gone in less than 5 days but with a price. I couldn't sleep at night for - 41% more...
    Jones- over a year ago
  17. link Emeka
    I just started taking this med yesterday, very depressive and causing severe nausea. Imagine taking it within 30 mins and working in a production plant. I dont know if it would cure me but i will keep on taking it only that i will scale down to one t - 22% more...
    Emeka- over a year ago
  18. link Bensprincess08
    I hate this medication!!!
    I was prescribed this medicine because of a severe UTI that wasnt helped by amoxicillian. Im only on day 2 and I am having the worst side effects with my eyes. Theyre bloodshot, lots of pressure, sensitive to light, itchy, watery and they burn when t - 56% more...
    Bensprincess08- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  19. link Jerris
    Bad bladder infection
    I have a bad bladder infection up high in the bladder,a urine test and culture didn't find it .so I had a cystoscopy, but took 2 months to get in.My question is, how long should it take for the this drug to start making me feel better, I have been on - 39% more...
    Jerris- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  20. link Sharing
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS bumps on lips, sulfameth trimethoprim, bruises appearing, uti, tongue swelling
    I was prescribed the medicine sulfameth/trimethoprim for a UTI and 1 hour after taking it, I began to itch and noticed red bruises appearing on my arm and back. I also had palpatations. My lips and face began to swell really bad with blisters on my l - 82% more...
    Sharing- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  21. link Mamma
    Thank you for posting this. My son was also prescribed SulfaMeth for his UTI last week. It is the first time he has taken a Sulfer based medecine so we had no idea he was allergic to it. He had very severe reactions just as you. His symptoms first st - 90% more...
    Mamma- over a year ago
  22. link Makayla
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS shoulder discomfort, neck shoulder, restlessness, hallucinations, shame
    I've been on this med for a few days and have noticed restlessness, neck & shoulder discomfort, hallucinations, lack of sleep and my agitated. Thank God nothing else!! It's a shame one has to go through these side effects when you have the illnes - 22% more...
    Makayla- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  23. link Makayla
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS loss of appetite, hallucinations, uti, shoulders, medication
    I've been taking this medication for a few days now and I've noticed that I have been quite agitated, restless, my neck and shoulders are tensed. Not only that but hallucinations along with a loss of appetite. Thank God for no UTI as many of you have - 4% more...
    Makayla- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  24. link Bethiemay
    hydochlorithiazide
    I take hydochlorithiazide and was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS for a sinus infection and now my blood pressure is dangerously high...........i am stopping the Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS for a day to see if things change. do the 2 - 22% more...
    Bethiemay- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  25. link Beachnteach33
    sulfamethoxazole side effects treaments
    Are there any known ways (besides Advil) to treat the side effects of this awful drug?
    Beachnteach33- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  26. link Km254352
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS stomach pains, crotch area, pain discomfort, couple times, rashes
    I am generally a healthy 24 year old however I have been getting frequent UTI infections over the past year and I have been prescribed sulfameth every time (6 pills for 3 days). The medication completely resolves the pain and overall discomfort from - 89% more...
    Km254352- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS
  27. link Beaverly99
    Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS fatique, skin infection, tremors, four months, knees
    Hi, I have been on this drug for about four months for a skin infection. I stopped taking it three weeks ago. But now I have tremors, fatigue and weak muscles in my hands and shoulders. My arms feel heavy. My knees feel weak too. And a constant buzzi - 20% more...
    Beaverly99- over a year ago - in Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS