Bactrim/Septra : (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Oral Antibiotic

Great product, go to a derm and find out if it is right for you!

I've had acne since my teens and suffered quite large and uncomfortable breakouts throughout my 20s and 30's. At the worst of times, a day wouldn't go by without a new spot or several spots appearing.Big whiteheads that start deep within the skin...even in my 30s. Just the feeling of that under the skin itching made me feel like life wasn't worth living. I couldn't understand why I was still suffering even into my 30s. A large breakout happened during the spring/summer this year. I was extremely depressed about it. My GP to referred me to a dermatologist. When I saw the dermatologist he didn't want to let me have roaccutane due to my history of depression. I told him that acne was one of the causes of my depression and I doubted roaccutane would make my depression worse but he didn't seem to listen and prescribed this trimethoprim (300mg twice a day). I was pissed off with him for prescribing yet another antibiotic. 3 months in and I'm not getting any spots not even the tiny ones!

you MUST give it a try! I'm amazed at how quick this medication worked. Now Im following this regiment that is keeping my face clear: 1) taka Bactrim 2)wash face (am and pm) with Neutrogena oil free acne wash 3) Use Benxoyl Peroxide (am and pm), followed by a retinol lotion, I use Murad skin perfecting lotion. 4)Also, use a night cream that will help with the scars. I use DDF Nutrient K plus. I also found the most amazing make-up that will hide anything!!! you have to get it! Estee Lauder Maximun cover foundation OR, for something a little lighter, try Estee Lauder Double Matte. All I know is that it is worth the investment! It really boosted my self-esteem! so please try!

Try it. Like I said I had terrible acne for years, tryed everything. This worked great.

During the end of summer my acne suddenly went from mild to moderate with at least 3 or 4 new spots per day and tons of red marks. Had been on mino for 3 years which worked great (along with BCP) but I'm pretty sure I became immue to it. Started taking Sprio but after a month, no improvement. Derm perscribed Bactrim to help until the Sprio kicked in. It took about 3 weeks but literally one day I woke up with no new spots and haven't had any since. I think it's the combition of both the Sprio and the Bactrim because I was suprised that Bactrim didn't work right away for my moderate acne with all the reveiws here on quickly it works. Right now I'm on 2 pills a day and will probably dose down to 1 per day next month and I have to see how it goes..

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!

I remember having horrible cystic acne at 17. my skin cleared up 100% after 1 month. Esp after getting a chemical peel from the dermatologist my scars (actually bruises, so i was told) went away as well resulting in flawless skin. during the times i did have to stop taking it, like when i went to basic training for example, it flared up again just like before. I never got any side effects from this med whatsoever. I'm 24 now and i'm living in the netherlands with my husband and apparently bactrim is banned in this country...as a result i've been struggling to find another option to clear up my skin...doxy doesnt cut it and its 5x as horrible when i have my period and it all collects on the jawline and lower cheeks and chin..im currently on spyro now and just started yas...if all else fails i'm considering trying a low dose of accutane (although im very weary of the said side effects which is why im keeping it as a last resort)

When I first went to the dermatologist for my acne I was prescribed this product. I only took a days worth before I had an allergic reaction to it. My skin broke out in hives and my throat and joints swelled up. It never got the opportunity to do anything to my acne so I can't comment on that aspect but I would caution others to be careful when taking this product. (For anyone curious I had to get a steroid injection and then an oral prescription to combat the allergic reaction.)

I took this pill for about a month. I switched to it from minocycline. I immediately saw amazing results. My skin was perfect. Unfortunately, I found out I am severely allergic to this pill. My liver inflamed and I was almost hospitalized. I am disappointed that I am allergic to it because it worked so well.

I find this a very helpful drug. Although a few days in and I began experiencing extreme heat flashes and i did sweat more when exercising, I'm a guy so it cant be anything nature related. also another thing i experienced was extreme lightheadedness and it doesn't cooperate with soft drinks very much. also when reading about things that can occur like steven-johnson syndrome it is very unlikely so dint worry unless you get exxtreme symptoms... but it works very well!!!