Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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Anonymous, Canberra, Australia Nov 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Completely cleared up my cystic acne. I've forgotten a few times/days but it hasn't had changed the effectiveness or led to breakouts. Long term use does not reduce effectiveness. Cons: Not as helpful with smaller pimples. Slight sun sensitivity Bottom Line: I love it. I've been using it for 4-5 years now (when I stop for a few weeks I get horrible, painful cystic acne), and I haven't had any long term effects from it. Its not very expensive considering how well it works, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who has been having trouble with cystic acne. I suppose a con could be that I have had to use it for a long time, but since the alternative was roaccutane, I'm not too upset about this outcome. Taking it twice a day isn't too hard once you get used to it. Anyway, I'd recommend it. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sherrie, Birmingham, AL Nov 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: easy to take, inexpensive, keeps face free of the painful cysts and blackheads Cons: If you miss your dosage for a few days, you have to start all over with building it up in your system before you can see results. Does not allow you to taper off after long-term use without acne returning full force. Makes skin sensitive to the sun. Bottom Line: I have used Accutane, Erythromyacin(sp?) and Bactrim for moderately severe acne for more than 20 years. The Accutane worked for only a few years, the Erythro worked but was too expensive, and the Bactrim upsets my stomach unless taken with food, but is the least expensive. I am going to give ProActiv a try. I don't want to keep abusing my body with an antibiotic, but I don't want the pain and hassle of the cysts either. I would suggest Bactrim for short-term use, but not as long term fix. Look for progressive dermatologist to prescribe healthy skincare regimen/diet to control the acne. Recommended: No Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Alice, Sioux Falls, SD Nov 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up face within a few weeks. Cons: Headaches, swollen glands, swollen/sore neck. Discontinued for a few weeks, then restarted once I finally felt better--thought symptoms may have been unrelated. Same side effects happened again. I'm also allergic to minocyclene. Bottom Line: Still sick from the side effects. Quit taking medicine 3 weeks ago. Recommended: No Usage: Alice has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

amet, istanbul,turkey Nov 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: in one week great result.no more whiteheads Cons: redness still on my face Bottom Line: i have been using it for a week. so i am not sure yet. Recommended: Yes Usage: amet has used this item for about a week. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

John Doppler, Columbia,MD Oct 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works great, reduced my cysts and redness in week 1, 2x 800mg daily. My cysts dont hurt anymore and redness is reduced. Cons: Its a antibiotic so i can become immune Bottom Line: great drug, get this if u have sever acne and want to get rid of it QUICK! Recommended: Yes Usage: John Doppler has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 6.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Will, Houston, TX Oct 27th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Stopped getting larger sized pimples around the face. Pretty much controlled the big breakouts. Cons: The very small white pimples did not go away. Blemishes took forever to clear up. When I went from taking 2 to 1 a day my acne came back. Bottom Line: Age 22 - I took Bactrim twice daily for 2 months, definitely controlled the breakouts. However, I still had many very small pimples around my forehead and upper cheeks that did not go away. I went from taking 2 a day to 1 a day, and my breakouts came back. It was a good medicine, just stopped working after dropping the dose to once a day. Blemishes were harder to go away as well. I workout, drink plenty of water, and have a high protein diet. Not sure if its related to the medicine. Overall I would recommend it if you have an important in the coming months to get a clear face. Its also a pain to take it at the exact same time everyday. or every 10+ hrs. Recommended: Yes Usage: Will has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

cc, usa Oct 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: fast working!! Cons: upsets my tummy a bit Bottom Line: works beautifully so far. noticed a SIGNIFICANT difference in 24 hours. i usually have 4 to 5 cysts on my face at any given time. they hurt and they are embarassing. right now though, i have a tiny little zit on my forehead. thats it! after years of hiding my face with makeup, i feel naturally lovely. FINALLY Recommended: Yes Usage: cc has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Washington Oct 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Kept me ~80-90% clear for years Cons: Caused very painful kidney stones Lost effectiveness over time Bottom Line: This was my mainstay for many years after having gone on all sorts of antibiotics, topicals, and accutane. It was by far the most effective antibiotic for me, with little to no immediate side effects like most others. But eventually (after a couple years) it caused recurring kidney stones. I suffered through many kidney stones over a couple years before figuring out it was this medication. My Docs were clueless that this could be a side effect (even though it is listed as a possible side effect online). Haven't had a stone since I've been off of it. It might be rare but a heads up for others that might be on this long term. Trust me, you wouldn't wish your worst enemy to pass a stone - it's that painful. That and the fact that it lost its effectiveness against the acne meant stopping treatment with Bactrim. Recommended: No Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sofia, Nashville, TN Oct 12th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works when using, but takes awhile to start working Cons: After using for 5 months, it was like my skin became immune to it, and it stopped helping. Bottom Line: This is a very old drug. It's main purpose is to clear up UT infections, and other infections in the body. After hearing about people dying from taking Bactrim, and the fact that i still had bad acne, i decided to stop taking the pill. However, if you trust medicine, and do not have harsh acne, i'd suggest it, but not long term. Recommended: No Usage: Sofia has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Natalya MALYSHEVA, New York, NY Oct 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My skin is so smooth...probably smoother than a baby's butt. I have been using this for about 2 weeks and then stopped, theinfection came back...now I have been on it for over a month (not counting the 1st time) and I wonder if the acne will come bak Cons: The fact that it's an antibiotic - yeast infection happened once. Bottom Line: The best stuff in the world (can't say anything about what will happen after I stop using it in a week)!! Recommended: Yes Usage: Natalya MALYSHEVA has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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