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 (138 votes)
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Lily, USA
Aug 7th, 2009
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Pros:easier than using a system such as Proactiv
Cons:awkwardly large pill, takes ages to see results
Bottom Line:I don't have cystic acne, only whiteheads, but I have a ton of them. sulfa- made my acne the worst its ever been in the 6 years ive had it, but eventually let up. ive yet to see real results, but i'm still hoping. also, the pill is breakable, so split it in half and just take both halves separately- much less pain that way :)
Recommended:No
Usage:Lily has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderate
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Fiona Moore, Ireland
Aug 5th, 2009
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Pros:I dont know if it works yet as im only on it about 2 weeks
Cons:I dont know side effects
Bottom Line:I would just like to know if the Trimoptin does work and how long it takes.

Would really apprecite if someone could help me?
Recommended:No
Usage:Fiona Moore has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Ohio
Aug 2nd, 2009
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Pros:I don't know if it worked or not... my skin is almost compleatly clear but i don't know if my cream did most of the work...
Cons:HUGE pill! I was scared to down that monster...
I'm allergic to it... I broke out into a rash on my stomach, chest and arms (non-inflammatory and it wasn't itchy)
I'm hypoglycemic and I felt that the pill made it way worse.
Bottom Line:Worth a shot... with my luck of course I was allergic. No big deal though. Try it out enerything works different with everyone.
If your hypoglymic and you take this though, it may make it worse( more "episodes" more often) like it did with me.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:light
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Sarah, WI
Aug 1st, 2009
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Pros:improved the quality of my skin. it feels so much softer. definitely cleared up my skin. worked right away on chest acne.
Cons:took FOREVER to work. normally i see results after 3 weeks, and then i'm clear after a month or so. I've been on for about a month and a half and i'm just getting really clear. the pills are huge. i have to take them with apple sauce or yogurt.
Bottom Line:It works after a while.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sarah has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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AWB, Los Angeles
Jul 30th, 2009
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Pros:works. no side effects.
Bottom Line:I suffered with acne, on my back and face, from the ages of 16 through 25. It became so severe and painful on my back, I went to a doctor. He said it was very bad and that I needed Acutane and that should see a dermatologist for it. I went to a demermatologist and he asked me if it was ever treated. I told him no and he gave me Bactrim. The acne was almost gone after a week and completely gone after 2 weeks. It flared up agian a little a year later and I took another 2 weeks of it. It hasn't come back in over 20 years.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:AWB has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:severe
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victoria, uk
Jul 26th, 2009
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Pros:fab stuff! no spots at all. I had mild acne but was plagued by whiteheads. They have gone completely!!! skin looks fab. Took about two weeks to clear up. I have now been using for about 6 weeks and have cut back to one tablet a day.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:Cheap and affordable. I got mine from [link removed]. Brilliant stuff! I had tried everything and this really works! so happy with results
Recommended:Yes
Usage:victoria has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Tx, USA
Jul 24th, 2009
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Pros:Been on it for a little over a year and it's been working great! Started out with 2/day for the first few months and now i take it every other day or every 2 days.
Cons:Pimples start to come back if i dont take it for a few days.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Danielle, Iowa
Jul 21st, 2009
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Pros:I loved this medicine. I did alot for my skin and confidence. It works really really well. I used to get those cystic zits and little ones too. I tried birth control first, then pro active, then tetracycline, then bactrim.
Cons:that you can become resistant to the medication, and also there is a chance of liver/kidney damage.
Bottom Line:its a great medication to get rid of acne, i've been taking it for about 3 years off and on, only so that i do not become resistant to it, my skin has actually improved and i don't need to take as many pills or as often, i only start to take it if i notice more outbreaks or before a big event so i can make sure my skin is clear for my vacation or whatever.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Danielle has used this item for an inconsistent period of time.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Erin, NY
Jul 21st, 2009
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Pros:In 2 weeks see a HUGE difference. Redness goes away within a week. No new breakouts.
Cons:None. I didnt get any side effects thank god so don't be afraid to take it.
Bottom Line:Definitely try it! It is still working for me!

I am also using epiduo which is a topical cream and that helps A LOT too , so ask ur derm!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Erin has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Michelle, Los Angeles
Jul 17th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up my skin VERY quickly.
Cons:Had a negative side effect on my anemia.
Bottom Line:I had terrible back/face acne for about 2 years. I tried everything. Bactrim cleared up my face very quickly and left my skin feeling smooth.
Not for people who have anemia, like my case, because it can dangerously lower platelets. Once I stopped using Bactrim though, I ended up back to where I started. Just a bit less severe.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Michelle has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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