Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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4.0/5
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3.8/5
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4.6/5

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3.6/5 (136 votes)
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3.9/5 (121 votes)
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3.4/5 (112 votes)

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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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Mandy, ATL GA
Sep 3rd, 2009
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Pros:great for my face , i have been using for over a year and i love no side effects. Keeps any break out from getting out of control.
Cons:The size !!!!!. If i don't get down on the first try it starts to dissolve and taste nasty.
Bottom Line:Great for acne , as long as you don't suffer from any of the side effects
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderate
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Kimmy
Sep 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Brilliant stuff cleared up my skin completely in a few weeks. No spots or whitehead. Everyone should stop complaining about the size of the pill. It's worth it for skin so clear!!
Cons:None
Bottom Line:In only taking half a pill a day and still clear!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kimmy has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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halina, Delaware
Sep 1st, 2009
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Pros:With insurance, this antibiotic is cheap.
Cons:It's been over a month and it hasn't changed my breakouts in any way. It's also a huge pill -- slightly bigger than those women's one-a-day multivitamins. And it's uncoated, so it doesn't go down very smooth.
Bottom Line:Different anti-b's work for different people, and I don't think this one is working for me. The doc has me on it for two months, so there's still some time left -- but you're going to be fairly disappointed if you're looking for quick results with this one. I had better results on doxycycline back in college -- but the side effects were nasty (nausea + yeast infections!). At least with this one, I can't say I've had any nausea or yeast infections! Just MAKE SURE to actually drink a full glass of water after taking it.
Recommended:No
Usage:halina has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Atlanta, GA
Aug 21st, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up Acne in no time. I have tried EVERYTHING (minocin, birth control pill, Doxycycline, tetracycline, you name it I have tried it.... including Accutane. My Obgyn prescribed this for me and it has been a GODSEND!
Cons:Pill is a little big but the pros outweigh the cons
Bottom Line:I live in the south and this is one of the drugs that is free from ourr grocery store. So I don't pay ANYTHING to take it! Gotta love that. If you have tried EVERYTHING else and nothing seems to work....give this drug a shot.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderately severe
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