Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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Anonymous from Waco, TX
July 7, 2008
Pros Cleared up my skin which has mild everything: white heads, black heads, cysts, etc.
Cons Not sure of it's safety long term, and you HAVE to be consistent
Bottom line I took Bactrim DS twice a day for six years and my skin looked perfect! Maybe a small pimple once a week or month, but nothing major. I definitely noticed if I missed even one pill I'd break out every time though. I decided to stop because I was worried about being on it too long and I'm breaking out like crazy. :( Oh well, guess my time for clear skin is up!
Price paid $15.00
Acne severity moderate
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STACY from NY
July 6, 2008
Pros CLEARED UP MY ACNE RIGHT AWAY!!! THE BUMPS, ESPECIALLY THE CYSTS, HAVE GONE AWAY!!
Cons STILL GET A FEW SMALL PIMPLES FROM TIME TO TIME BUT NOT AS BAD AS IT USED TO BE;
CAUSES STOMACH PAINS
Bottom line IT WORKS!!!
Price paid $5.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -1
Morgan
July 5, 2008
Pros none.
Cons it didnt work at all.
Bottom line dont use if you have severe acne
Price paid $20.00
Acne severity severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: -5
andrea from georgia
June 26, 2008
Pros inexpensive
Cons EXTREME lethargy, racing pulse, nausea, hard to breathe
Bottom line won't bactrim again
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Jason from New Jersey
June 24, 2008
Pros This is the only thing that has ever really worked for me. I've been on the stuff for over 4 years and my skin has never been better. Would definitely recomend.
Cons None.
Bottom line Try it. Like I said I had terrible acne for years, tryed everything. This worked great.
Price paid $15.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
Sterling from new york, NY
June 22, 2008
Pros Doesn't cause sensitivity to the sun
Cons bad side affects from what i've heard
Bottom line Im just started this medicine because it doesn't cause sensitivity to sun like my previous antobiotic Doryx i hope this one works just as good! so far i havn't seen much improvement but i'm only on the 2 day well see how it takes me!
Price paid $11.54
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Epops from Myrtle Beach, SC
June 19, 2008
Pros Have seen improvement, generic version is inexpensive
Cons Long-term use, potential allergic reactions
Bottom line I have been on Septra DS for 6 months and have seen a great improvement in my skin, however, I am using it in combination with Retin-A (10 months), so I'm not sure which (or both) is causing the improvement.

I was very hesitant to use this because I've heard a lot about allergic reactions, both mild and severe. Luckily I have not experienced any adverse reaction to this medication.
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
mark from hawia
June 16, 2008
Pros better than nothing
Cons takes a very long time
Bottom line ive been on this for over 6 months, cleared me up a little then i stopped taking it for like a week and broke out again, now i make sure not to miss any and its starting to work again, still went through 8 months of hell while everyone else worked immediatly, happy to have a semi decent face again
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
kara from hollywood, ca
June 14, 2008
Pros pores smaller
Cons headache and nausea
Bottom line I have only been on this product for 2 days. After reading all these reviews, and trying EVERY acne medicine possible (isn't that everyones story?), I am excited to see how everything will work out. It's only 2 day but I can already notice my pores getting smaller. I do not have cystic acne but I do get about 3 pimples a day. So far, pimples still arriving, but I'm hoping that the medicine is just getting all the bad stuff out. We shall see! I'm going to give it a week and give an update.


(fingers crossed)
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -5
Casey from Lancaster, PA
June 6, 2008
Pros Worked for me!
Bottom line Had been on two or three other antibiotics previously with little to no improvement. Was very mild on my stomach, although my sister almost threw up when she was perscribed it!
Price paid $6.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1

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