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Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews
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Anonymous from Washington DC
March 6, 2007
| Pros | It clear up my acne within a couple of weeks, but that could have been a result of the burns that developed on my skin as a result of my allergic reaction??? |
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| Cons | It can be very dangerous. I had a severe allergic reaction that developed into a life threatening condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome. I survived, but there is up to a %40 mortality rate. |
| Bottom line | It can work, but be careful. If you start to feel sick at all, check with your doctor because it could be a reaction to the Bactrim. I didn't develop symptoms of the allergic reaction until two weeks after I started the Bactrim so I didn't immediately associate my illness with the medication. Additionally, the first symptoms were a high fever (104 degrees), a sore throat, hot/cold flashes, and body aches so I thought I was getting the flu. Because I didn't realize it was an allergic reaction, I didn't get medical treatment until I broke out in hives/burns all over my body a week later. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
Erica from Indianapolis, IN
February 10, 2007
| Bottom line | I'm sorry...I bought the product for $10! It was the Differn I spent $30 on! |
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| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
Erica from Indianapolis, IN
February 6, 2007
| Pros | I saw results in a matter of 3 weeks. |
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| Cons | Large pill taken twice a day, caused headaches. |
| Bottom line | I think this product is great. My acne got worse before it got better. I experienced headaches in the beginning, but just took Advil and they went away. I used this along with Differn at night and Cleocin pledgets. I also switched my makeup to all Neutrogena as the doctor said it is the best makeup to use for acne-prone skin. My face hasn't had any severe breakouts since I first went to the dermatologist! I'm going for a chemical peel in about 3 weeks for the scarring. I would definitely recommend this product as I have tried EVERY over the counter medication and this was the first thing the doctor prescribed and it worked! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
jamie from texas
January 23, 2007
| Pros | really does clear up the skin fast and effectively! don't need to take it twice a day and it still works when you skip a day. |
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| Cons | everytime i take just one pill i get cutaneous candiasis (skin fungi) in the same place on my skin. it never fails. taking a broad spectrum antibiotic will def allow opportunistic infections to occur since your killing bad and good bacteria! |
| Bottom line | clears acne |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
Ryan from Chicago
January 20, 2007
| Pros | clears skin quickly. very inexpensive. |
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| Cons | what ever you do dont drink while you take it. At least in my case, if i went out and drank i would get the worst headaches after just a few drinks. |
| Bottom line | The stuff works. After about 2 weeks i saw great results. Besides the headaches i never did get any bad side effects. If you want fast results then i def recommend it. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
Sarah from Cincinnati, OH
January 2, 2007
| Pros | No side effects. |
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| Cons | Having to take it 2 times a day. It also seems like it's too strong of an antibiotic to be prescribed for long term use. |
| Bottom line | My acne never really got better. I was taking Bactrim while using Retin-A and Duac for about 4 months. My derm had me stay on it for a while because I guess Bactrim does the trick for most people, but it never worked for me. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
Rachel from USA
December 30, 2006
| Pros | Clears everythinnnng up nicely Cheap Loss of appetite! ha |
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| Cons | Need to take 2 pills a day Can have serious side effects due to allergic reactions Takes about a month to see significant results |
| Bottom line | I've been on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Duac benzoyl peroxide, and Differin adapalene gel for a little over a month and I'm finally starting to see improvement. At first the acne flared up quite a bit which always has to happen anyway to heal unforseen lesions. I had mild acne on my back and chest, which cleared up right away and I haven't seen anything since I started the medication. My face is now the last to clear up, but it is clearing up soo nicely I'm actually excited. |
| Recommended | Yes |
Terry from Raleigh, NC
December 26, 2006
| Pros | Cleared me up after 2 weeks of treatment. After that, 1 pill a week for a year kept me clear. |
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| 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. |
Emilie from Mississippi
December 19, 2006
| Pros | Worked great while it lasted. No acne for months! |
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| Cons | Makes you sensitive to the sun. My body got immune to it though,so it eventually stopped working. |
| Recommended | Yes |
Anonymous from New York, NY
December 18, 2006
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
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