Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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Andrew, Georgia
Dec 3rd, 2006
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Cons:Be CAREFUL!!!!!!!!! I had an allergic reaction after taking this drug. I began with a fever, headaches, and chills. I thought it was a cold. Then one night by face started getting splotchy and tingling/prickly all over. Spread to my entire body.
Bottom Line:Had to be hospitalized and shot up with steroids to decrease the swelling and rash. I hear this has worked for clearing up a lot of people, but be careful and very attentive your body's condition when you first start it.
Recommended:No
Usage:Andrew has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
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Lexi, USA
Dec 3rd, 2006
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Pros:My breakouts stopped within the first few days, skin cleared within the first month. Marks have since healed and faded and I have been completely clear for almost eight months now.
Cons:So far I have found no cons, but I'm not allergic. I think this pill can be very dangerous if you happen to be allergic.
Bottom Line:This is an amazing acne treatment. I tried virtually everything you can buy without a prescription, including ProActiv (don't waste your money on that stuff, by the way.) Giving up on shelf products, I turned to my doctor, who prescribed me on Erythromycin in topical and pill form for two months, which made little difference.

I had acne on my face, back, and chest, as well as moderate (and painful) cystic acne in these same places. Bactrim completely stopped all forms of breakouts. My skin hasn't looked and felt this good in probably 4-5 years. I don't have to cover my face with a mask of makeup anymore.

This stuff has had a great impact on me and my life. It has cured my skin as well as my low self-esteem. If you are tired of everything else disappointing you, but too wary of jumping to Accutane (I was desperate enough to investigate it once, it's scary stuff!), TRY THIS. I feel like I'm repeating myself, but it's been absolutely everything I hoped it would be for me
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lexi has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:20.00
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Chris, Texas
Nov 16th, 2006
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Pros:Clears face and keeps it that way.
Cons:Makes my skin super-sensitive, especially to the sun. Also makes areas of my skin look slightly red and splotchy.
Bottom Line:Works well and keeps you acne free, though there are side affects that people taking septra should know about.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:15.00
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Alecia, USA
Nov 14th, 2006
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Pros:It cleared up my chest & back within a week
Cons:Side effects can be scary...I went off of this after researching more about it's effects. And it makes you very sun sensitive, which I didn't like b'cause I like to keep a little tan - the healthy glow seems to make my complexion brighter.
Bottom Line:I believe this drug will clear you up if you are willing to risk the serious side effects. I saw improvement within a week, but didn't stay on it long enough to really see.

Prior to this, I was on Minocycline which helped, but it didn't help THAT much. And next up is Cephalexin - the side effects are much less severe and I'm hoping that it will work much better than the Mino. Wish me luck. I'll keep you posted.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Alecia has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:55.00
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Hugh, Sydney, Australia
Nov 7th, 2006
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Pros:Easy to take
No nausea
Cons:Small rash on wrists (similar to tiny mozzie bites)

Got sunburnt very easily
Bottom Line:Within a couple of days of starting a course of Bactrim DS, the skin on my back started clearing up and I do not get large papules anymore. However, it seems to be targeting the back more than the face which is a bit of a shame really.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Hugh has used this item for a few weeks.
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callie, south dakota
Nov 5th, 2006
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Pros:cheap
easy
Cons:may cause dry/ flaky skin and rashes
Bottom Line:Within the first few days i tried bactrim, i noticed a change in my skin. im excited for the results.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:callie has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:15.00
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Ryan E, MPLS. MINNESOTA
Nov 5th, 2006
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Pros:CHEAP
WORKS LIKE MAGIC
EASY TO USE
Cons:NOTHING, EXCEPT FOR REMEMBERING TO TAKE IT 2 TIMES A DAY.
Bottom Line:I have been on Septra for a couple months now. Since I have been taking septra 2 times a day, I have not had any breakouts-what so ever! This stuff is THE BEST!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ryan E has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
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Lani, Hilo, Hawaii
Nov 3rd, 2006
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Pros:-Clears you up faster than Accutane
-Low price
Cons:-Effectiveness of medication may wear off if used for a long period of time. (?)
Bottom Line:This medicine has been absolutely incredible for clearing up my acne. My derm has prescribed me so many antibiotics in the past (Mino, Doxy, etc.) and they haven't worked one bit...UNTIL I suggested the use of Bactrim. At first he seemed reluctant to put me on Bactrim because of the severe allergic reactions a person has to sulfer based medicines. I told him I was willing to risk an allergic reaction because I was so fed up with the business of having continuous, painful cystic acne that just seemed to develop on my chin area.

So far it's been only 2 weeks on my treatment of Bactrim and I'm almost completely clear. There's a healthy glow to my complextion that I've never had before, and my cystic acne on the chin area has stopped. Thankfully I have not yet suffered any allergic reactions to this medication like most people claim to.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that bactrim will continue to work for me.

Yay for bactrim!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lani has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:3.00
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Mary, Raleigh,NC
Oct 22nd, 2006
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Bottom Line:I have been on bactrim for almost 3 weeks now and my cystic breakouts have stopped. I started noticing the breakouts subsiding within a week. I was taking minocycline for about four weeks prior to bactrim and my acne just kept getting worse. Bactrim has done wonders so far. I had my third baby 4 months ago and I noticed I started having breakouts 8 weeks after giving birth. I am sure some of the causes of my acne could be due to my hormones trying to get back in balance from after having a baby, sleepless nights from getting up with baby, and just the overwhelmness of now being a mom to three versus two(My other two kids are 4 and 2 years of age). I have also been on Ortho-tricyclen bcp and spironolactone for 2 months now. I heard the combination of bcp and spironolactone has helped with acne and after I finish the bactrim, I hope that my acne doesn't come back as badly since I will still be on ortho-tri and spironolactone.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Mary has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:10.00
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anonymous, Canada
Sep 25th, 2006
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I took this for a combination of rosacea and acne. It aggrevated both conditions. Not severely, but over the 3 weeks I was taking it both got steadily worse until I gave up on it all together. It was a little strange actually - I stopped getting larg zits, but I got small ones in higher quantities, and my cheeks and chin were often red and angry looking. I find topical rosacea meds work better.

As for side effects, my skin got really dry. Nothing serious, although a few times my skin got really itchy and irritated after taking it.

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