Bactrim/Septra : (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Oral Antibiotic

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Active Ingredients:
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim.

Inactive ingredients:
Docusate sodium 85%, sodium benzoate 15%, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch.

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July 17, 2011

Pros:

stops skin swelling and stops new acne immediately. very cheap price. Good hair growth bcos of sulphur on bactrim, soft skin

Cons:

feeling very tired, blemishes take more than 2 months to disappear,skin high sensitive to sunlight.Should take liver and blood tests

I have been in bactrim for more than 40 days, it sops new acne on the first days itself. But blemishes took more than a month to disappear. It stops acne on the first day itself because its stops skin swelling .....If skin swelling stops, automatically no new acne.but blemishes wil not easy disappear if no skin swelling so u need a topical medicine to make the blemishes to fell. If u have good topical medicine and oral medicine Bactrim it combines and make an end to acne and blemishes. Body will not become immune to this medicine, many people telling bactrim medicine is become immune so again acne breakout. No not at all. Bactrim main activity in body is to stop skin swelling, and decrease the protein needed for acne bacteria growth. killing the bacteria is the 2nd thing. Bactrim 70 % purpose to stop skin swelling & to decrease the protein needed for acne so you lose weight only 30% to kill bacteria. Bactrim Benefits: 1. Stops skin swelling so No acne on first day itself. 2. Very cheap price 3. Good hair growth bcos it has sulphur 4. Weight loss 5. Gives beautiful skin with the combination of topical medicine. 6.You can take any food and chocolates, ice cream etc... Amazing medicine, take continuously for 2 to 3 months to see good results.If u feel very tired or any other effects take a half tablet on night its enough to stop new acne but apply topical medicine on old acne and blemishes. You should take liver and blood tests periodically.Dont take any other medicine while you in bactrim.
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June 20, 2011

Pros:

eliminates cystic acne and overall acne in 2 months

Cons:

causes anxiety and helps cause depression

overall worth it i had a huge out break due to small staph infection and my acne is gone. im using retin a to eliminate marks left. good out weights the bad
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June 13, 2011

Pros:

clears acne
inexpensive

Cons:

none

In the last year and half of derm visits, this has been the only thing that worked after all other topicals and antibiotics failed. I've tried Bactrim twice before short term (2 months each time), and both time it completely cleared my acne 100%. I stopped getting new pimples after the second day. And no side effects for me. Now I've finally gotten the long term prescription and I couldn't be happier.
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May 9, 2011

Pros:

-No new pimples in over a month!!
-Prevents hormonal, cystic acne
-Help with cyclic acne

Cons:

-Took over 2 months for it to work
-Not a permanent solution

I have been on Bactrim since Feb. 2011 and it's finally working well. I haven't had a pimple the past month, however, it did take 2 months for my existing and new acne to stop surfacing and become clear. It was slow-working for me, but with patience, it kicked in. Be sure to drink lots of water with the medication and also be sure to wear a hat or some sort of cover when out in the sun. It makes you very sun-sensitive! -Also, be sure to take a probiotic when taking this medicine. It is a very strong medicine and my Dr. said it was a step right below Accutane. Monitor your body and fluid intake while on this. This isn't a permanent cure, but once it kicks in (and that can take a few months for some people, like me), you will find relief for your acne. Good luck everyone!
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April 28, 2011

Pros:

Cheap, Started working immediately.

Cons:

Large pill, lowers immune system (all antibiotics do)

I am 25 years old and have had acne for 10 years. I have tried Accutane 2 times, all the topical gels, and other antibiotics. Bactrim is the first thing that has worked for me besides Accutane. Bactrim stopped new acne from day 1 and I have been on it 1 month today and have no new acne! I am very surprised, and pleased, as I was a skeptic.
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April 7, 2011

Pros:

cheap
works quick

Cons:

not a long term solution :(

used it with retina micro. in just 3 days i noticed very less white stuff coming out. that meant it was working. i persisted and i know iam 98 percent clear. previously retina a alone didnt work that well and i was only 56 % clear. i take one each day therefore probably i havent experienced any sideeffects yet. avouar
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April 1, 2011

Pros:

Inexpensive, cleared skin within a few days

Cons:

Face peeled, but not extremely noticeable

I love this stuff! My face has never been so clear, and I'm only on day 11! Nothing has every worked my skin. I've suffered from acne since I was in the 4th grade, I can officially go without makeup and feel great!
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January 19, 2011

Pros:

Cleared up acne
Ease of use
Cheap

Awesome product, even after accutane failed for me this product has entirely cleared up my face.
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December 20, 2010

Pros:

best acne med ive ever taken.
very effective with no side effects.
works fast.
worth the time and effort.

Cons:

pill is bigger than usual.
i broke out once i got off it but not severly.

take this if you have bad acne and have tried a whole lotta meds. side note: the depression people get when taking acne meds in my opinion is because you have acne and cant get rid of it or are scared to get it again or something to that effect. ive taken a buttload of pills and never became extra depressed. my depression always stemmed from the fact that i had acne.
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December 3, 2010

Pros:

drys up new acne in a day
full results in a month (fast)
easy to take
cheap

Cons:

waiting a month (Im on day five)

This is an awesome prouduct im only on day five and am seeing great results. Ill review this in a month at full results.
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