Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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Terry, Raleigh, NC Dec 26th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared me up after 2 weeks of treatment. After that, 1 pill a week for a year kept me clear. Cons: Acne returned after stopping treatment. Lots of potential side effects. I sunburned my shoulders while on Bactrim, 3 years later they have bad psoriasis(?). Bottom Line: For a quick fix for something important (wedding?), it might be worth trying. I won't use it again because of all the side effects. Even though I didn't notice many, staying on Bactrim permanently will do bad things to your body. Usage: Terry has used this item for a few weeks. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Emilie, Mississippi Dec 19th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Worked great while it lasted. No acne for months! Cons: Makes you sensitive to the sun. My body got immune to it though,so it eventually stopped working. Recommended: Yes Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Anonymous, New York, NY Dec 18th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Cons: I took this pill for about 2 weeks, without any noticeable results. Then I suddenly broke out in a horrible rash all over my body! My doctor just told me to take Benadryl, which didn't work, and a couple of days later my lips, hands and feetswelledup Bottom Line: I recovered once I received antibiotics, but it was terrifying to react like that! Turns out I am allergic to sulfa drugs, but pretty much the only way to find out if you're allergic is to take the drug, risking a reaction. I always thought I could just watch the effects, and be careful, but these symptoms sprang up over night, even though I had taken Bactrim for weeks! Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Fernanda, sandusky,ohio,44870 Dec 17th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: cheap,easy,works Cons: u have to take it 2 times a day Bottom Line: it works Recommended: Yes Usage: Fernanda has used this item for a few weeks. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Elizabeth, Dublin, Ireland Dec 16th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: inexpensive Cons: migraine, nausea, dizzy spells, disimprovement of acne Bottom Line: ive been on many antibiotics, topicals and birth control treatments that have not worked, but this is the first treatment that significantly worsened my condition.before treatment i had moderate acne,not inflamed,localised to centre of my forehead,chin,cheeks,chest+back.in the first3 weeks i noticed improvement,along with frequent headaches.from then,considerable disimprovement,along with daily migraines, nausea,dizzy spells and i have fainted several times.i have been taking trimethoprim for 4 months and now have cystic acne with several cysts on my face+back.i broke out heavily all over my forehead and the sides of my face, and developed milia on my temple, and an extensive coverage of blackheads.i have a vast coverage of acne on my face and my skin is thinner and more sensitive.i have noticed my oil production has increased.i continure to take this faithfully so my derm will have no choice but to prescribe me roaccutane, as scary as that is.this treatment was hellish for me. Recommended: No Usage: Elizabeth has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Florida Dec 12th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears up skin in weeks and stays clear! Cons: Huge powdery pill, have to get used to swallowing Sensitivity to sun Loss of appetite? Bottom Line: Reading about the allergic reactions can be scary, I admit, but for those of you who are willing to brave it for for a clear complexion, the results are rewarding. I've had cystic acne, mostly on my chin, for about two years now and I've tried ortho-tri bcp as well as doxy, but nothing worked. My dermatologist recommended Bactrim to me about three months ago, and after breaking out two weeks after starting to take it, I haven't broken out since. Not even a tiny whitehead. Now I'm not afraid to go out or be social! I've even skipped days and gone one a day (instead of the recommended two) and been clear... Although I still have some scars and underlying bumpiness/redness from previous breakouts that isn't going away, fresh ones aren't popping up. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kone, Vancouver Dec 12th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared me up. Take a look at the picture gallery or search for Kone and you'll see my photo gallery Cons: Not safe for everyone Bottom Line: I took two doses of this as recommended by my doctor. Was on it for probably two months... It worked and spared me from my cyst breakout --(very severe!) but may be wearing off right now. I won't go back on this because I know what this and other antibiotics do to the body. If you are taking antibiotics, take probiotics! Kone Recommended: Yes Usage: Kone has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Andrea, Houston, TX Dec 12th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears painful, cystic acne. Cons: Possible blood, kidney, and liver problems from long-term use. Bottom Line: After trying ProActiv, Murad, and Nature's Cure, I saw a derm. for prescribed oral meds. No luck with Mino, Doxy, or Differin Gel. Next step? Bactrim. Wow! I was on the medication for 8 months with no side effects. I never even suffered one pimple while on the medication. My skin kept improving, improving, improving. When I lost my insurance, however, I was forced to stop the med. After about 6 months of no medication, I experienced a flare-up. Frustrated to see my skin so horrible again, I visited a low-cost clinic and was able to get the Bactrim for $25. Great medication. Recommended: Yes Usage: Andrea has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 25.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jim, Colorado Dec 9th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I am 48 years old. This is the only acne medicine that has worked for me. It has worked wonderfully. Cons: I recently changed doctors when my insurance changed. My new internist is not familiar with this use of the drug. I have to try to convince her that it works. also, I am concerned about the long-term health effects. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Cassie, NJ Dec 7th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared me in three days. This worked well for about 5 months but I've started getting cysts again. Cons: I've never used an antibiotic (and I've tried them all) that I became resistant to so quickly. I'm not allergic to this drug so I've had no other side effects as of yet but reading the possible side effects are scarey. I'm getting off this drug. Bottom Line: This is definitely not for long term use. My internist told me it is very hard on the liver and kidneys plus the possible side effects of Stevens-Johnson syndrome do not make up for the short term clearing of my skin. Recommended: No Usage: Cassie has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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