Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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3.9/5
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3.7/5
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4.6/5

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3.4/5 (83 votes)
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3.1/5 (67 votes)

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Ryan, Atlanta
Oct 1st, 2008
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Pros:Worked very quickly. I have had acne my whole life. I took acutane which worked wonders but acne came back. Starting taking this and had great results yet again.
Cons:I keep hearing of crazy side effects but it maybe have me an upset stomach a few times over a year period
Bottom Line:If you have huge boil/cyst acne, this will work great for you. I never had one cyst while one this medication. I would tend to have one every other month when not taking it. Its cheap and works great quickly. I did stop taking it and my face broke out again. Just started taking it again...
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:55.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Marcy, MN
Oct 1st, 2008
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Pros:Quick result. Less acne with a regular routin cleaning of your face.
Cons:Headaches and nausea but if you drink lots of water, headache should disappear. Plenty of water and take it in full stomach so that you don't get headaches and nausea. Frink plenty of water for sure.
Bottom Line:I'm still taking it. It seems to work. Been taking it for 2 1/2 weeks now. I heard there are some side effects like kidney problems etc.. but still have to ask my Dermatologist about it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Marcy has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:18.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Scott, arizona
Sep 26th, 2008
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Pros:It clears up acne and if you stay on it, you will continue to stay clear for the most part. i was on it for almost 2 years and had very clear skin.
Cons:after i went off of it for a few months I began to have mild breakouts which eventually got significantly worse.
Bottom Line:it will help your acne, but it's not a long term solution. i'm 21 years old now. i'm hoping that i will grow out of my acne soon. hopefuly if i take this for another year I can go off without having any major breakouts. otherwise, i suppose i will have to go on accutane, even though i sincerely dread it. Good luck to everyone.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous
Sep 19th, 2008
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Pros:Seemed to start helping in the first couple weeks.
Cons:Allergic reaction, broke out even worse when I had to stop taking it.
Bottom Line:After about a week and a half, this made me break out in hives over my entire body and it gave me a fever. After two days of not taking it, the hives started to go away. And now that I'm off of it, I'm breaking out worse than before. I've also heard that it can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, so pay attention to side effects!
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a week.
Acne severity:moderate
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john, new york
Sep 4th, 2008
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Pros:i didnt work
Cons:horrible headaches, tiredness, fever, and sore throat
Bottom Line:it just didnt work. if u have to decide between accutane and bactrim, go for the accutane instead of wasting ur time with this drug.
Recommended:No
Usage:john has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, Houston, Texas
Sep 1st, 2008
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Pros:I used it for five years and it cleared up my skin, but I still got mild breakouts. I used the generic brand and it was inexpensive.
Cons:It did not clear up my blackheads (but I have large pores anyways.) My dermatologist made me get monthly blood tests while I was on it to check my cell count. I weened myself off of it, and my skin has broken out like never before.
Bottom Line:It works, along with a good skin care regimen. I found the generic brand elsewhere, which was very inexpensive and I no longer was required get monthly blood tests as prescribed by my former dermatologist (not the smartest thing to do, but it cut costs for me.) I will not go back on it even though it worked, because being on an antibiotic that long cannot be healthy for my system in the long-run.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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dee, los angeles, ca
Aug 23rd, 2008
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Pros:i tried doxycyline, erythromycin, 2 courses accutane...this works the best. i use it with differin and clindamycin 1%
Cons:still a few pimples occasionally...
Bottom Line:it works, not the first line for acne treatment, but much better than the typical treatments!! may be more difficult to get your derm to prescribe it.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Aug 18th, 2008
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Pros:cleared up face to an extent (blackheads, 1-2 whiteheads, around 3-4 really bad breakouts during the year)
Cons:long-term problems (liver)
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE breakouts once you're off!!!
Bottom Line:if you're willing to risk your longterm health for clear skin that won't last, take it!!
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Andrea, San Diego, CA
Aug 12th, 2008
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Pros:About 6months ago I started breaking out severely! I tried everything, but nothing seemed to work, not even accutane. About 2 weeks ago I started taking Bactrim. My face is completely clear and cyst free!
Cons:none for me
Bottom Line:you MUST give it a try! I'm amazed at how quick this medication worked. Now Im following this regiment that is keeping my face clear:

1) taka Bactrim
2)wash face (am and pm) with Neutrogena oil free acne wash
3) Use Benxoyl Peroxide (am and pm), followed by a retinol lotion, I use Murad skin perfecting lotion.
4)Also, use a night cream that will help with the scars. I use DDF Nutrient K plus.

I also found the most amazing make-up that will hide anything!!! you have to get it!
Estee Lauder Maximun cover foundation OR, for something a little lighter, try Estee Lauder Double Matte. All I know is that it is worth the investment! It really boosted my self-esteem! so please try!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Andrea has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Jenni, Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 6th, 2008
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Pros:It really worked and cleared my acneic skin which have had ever since I was 12. It worked so fast. I love it. GO GET IT NOWWW
Cons:None. but i heard even when u loose the acne...stay consistant with it and dont stop
Bottom Line:It really worked and cleared my acneic skin which have had ever since I was 12. It worked so fast. I love it. GO GET IT NOWWW
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:very light
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