Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews
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Brooke, Vancouver Oct 5th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Looks good so far. I have struggle with acne for 5 years and I am very self conscious about what I look like. So far my face looks pretty good. |
| Cons: | None yet |
| Bottom Line: | If you have tried everything else and don't want to go down the accutane path then I would recommend trimethoprim. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Brooke has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 4.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Anonymous, Buffalo, NYS Oct 5th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | None so far |
| Cons: | Unbelievable allergic reaction. Sore throat, rash, itchyness especially around my eyes, neck and genetil area. Definitely got the flu symptoms. |
| Bottom Line: | I took it for 5 days and had the most severe allergic reaction. Never had an allergic reaction before. Went off it and the doctor prescribe Predisone to combat the reaction. Suddenly my skin was perfect. I suffered from alot of whiteheads / black heads and large pimples. Then a week later my skin went bad. Doctor prescribed Doxy and then my skin went worse. Monocycline does not work for me. Doctor then said try the Bactrim again and the reaction has been less, still get the sore throat and flu symptoms, sore lower back (kidney's) and some itching. I have been on it for 5 days now and have not seen any diference except the side affects. Personally I don't recommend this product and I am thinking of taking Accutane now cause nothing works!!! |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Brandon, Wisconsin Oct 4th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Works fast and stops oil build-up and especially white heads. A topical compliments it very well such as differin. I'm very pleased. |
| Cons: | Possible medication interaction and liver safety concerns. Some dryness and possibly more susceptabilty to ingrown hairs. |
| Bottom Line: | A great alternative to the seriousness of accutane. Truly a life saver for those who find other remedies useless. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Brandon has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 12.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Kayla, Pennsylvania Sep 29th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Over 50% of my acne cleared up in the first week! It keeps getting better everyday! This is the only thing that has actually worked for me. Forget Differin, you need this. |
| Cons: | None so far |
| Bottom Line: | If you think there's no cure for your acne, think twice. This actually works.. You'll love it as much as I do no double about it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Kayla has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Jawad, Jerusalem Sep 29th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Works fast, and effectively. Withing a few days my acne went down, didnt make me sick, don't see much sun sensitivity |
| Cons: | Unsure about the long-term side effects. I have taken this before, and remember my acne becoming kind of resistant to it after a year. |
| Bottom Line: | Great product to cure the problem temporarily, however it does a lovely job. Known in Israel as Depsyl Forte, and don't let some arrogant doctor try to tell you that you can't take it cause it's not for acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jawad has used this item for an inconsistent period of time. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Anonymous Sep 21st, 2009 |
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| Pros: | It clears you up. |
| Cons: | ..but for most people who have had consistent acne it will come back after you get off it (within 4 months)...So you'll then have to decide if you want to get back on it or if you want to mess with Accutane |
| Bottom Line: | so yeah it's good...but it's not a long-term fix |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Johno, London Sep 18th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Completely cleared up my skin. Even went off it for 1month and half where I was acne free now its creeped up again so started again. |
| Cons: | None |
| Bottom Line: | Great acne medication - something to think about if all other medication is failing |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Johno has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 4.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Bob, Oregon Sep 17th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Works fast!!, amazing for severe inflamatory acne.
took mino and doxy before this, those suck and give u breakout before working |
| Cons: | only works if your not allergic. have to keep taking it. |
| Bottom Line: | works good, have some breakouts,
but works better than mino and doxy |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 2.78 |
| Acne severity: | severe |
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Seia, Houston, TX Sep 11th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Cleared up my moderate and cystic acne. I've taken it for 2 years. It's been a god sent, I'm no longer self conscience about my face. |
| Cons: | I wonder how long I can stay on this med. My doctor is trying to lower my dosage, but the acne starts to creep up again. |
| Bottom Line: | It's been a god sent, I'm no longer self conscience about my face. It also has an extra benefit for me. I no longer get painful boils on my body. All in all, I highly recommend looking into it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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EllaAnne, USA Sep 9th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | None for me personally. |
| Cons: | I had a horrible allergic reaction, including some of the reactions listed as severe and "contact your doctor if" |
| Bottom Line: | I couldn't use this because it made me very sick. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | EllaAnne has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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