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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June 20, 2008

Pros:

Have seen improvement, generic version is inexpensive

Cons:

Long-term use, potential allergic reactions

I have been on Septra DS for 6 months and have seen a great improvement in my skin, however, I am using it in combination with Retin-A (10 months), so I'm not sure which (or both) is causing the improvement. I was very hesitant to use this because I've heard a lot about allergic reactions, both mild and severe. Luckily I have not experienced any adverse reaction to this medication.
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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.

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!

clears acne
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December 18, 2006

Pros:

cheap,easy,works

Cons:

u have to take it 2 times a day

it works
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December 13, 2006

Pros:

Clears up skin in weeks and stays clear!

Cons:

Huge powdery pill, have to get used to swallowing
Sensitivity to sun
Loss of appetite?

Reading about the allergic reactions can be scary, I admit, but for those of you who are willing to brave it for for a clear complexion, the results are rewarding. I've had cystic acne, mostly on my chin, for about two years now and I've tried ortho-tri bcp as well as doxy, but nothing worked. My dermatologist recommended Bactrim to me about three months ago, and after breaking out two weeks after starting to take it, I haven't broken out since. Not even a tiny whitehead. Now I'm not afraid to go out or be social! I've even skipped days and gone one a day (instead of the recommended two) and been clear... Although I still have some scars and underlying bumpiness/redness from previous breakouts that isn't going away, fresh ones aren't popping up.
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September 29, 2009

Pros:

Works fast, and effectively. Withing a few days my acne went down, didnt make me sick, don't see much sun sensitivity

Cons:

Unsure about the long-term side effects. I have taken this before, and remember my acne becoming kind of resistant to it after a year.

Great product to cure the problem temporarily, however it does a lovely job. Known in Israel as Depsyl Forte, and don't let some arrogant doctor try to tell you that you can't take it cause it's not for acne.
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July 2, 2009

Pros:

Softer skin, no side effects, cleared me up within 8 weeks - ONLY THING THAT WORKED FOR ME. DR. said I can be on it til I die.

Cons:

The pill is a bit big - that's all

I have had acne since age 11. I am 22 and was done with topicals - this is the best thing that has ever happened to my skin
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

works on face AMAZINGLY!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

iam using it for my shoulder and chest acne.... its been over a monthe and i see absoultly no improvment!!!!!!

works great for face and not so great for everywhere else
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January 3, 2009

Pros:

While taking it, acne was almost non-existent

Cons:

Acne comes back after stopping - got severe rash in my underarm areas causing me to have to stop taking

Good for temporary fix
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December 1, 2008

Pros:

Just began taking this med, and hope there will be lots of pros in the follow up! Very cheap with insurance!

Cons:

Just began, so hopefully I won't experience any. Have heard of all the side effects with Sulfa drugs. I pray to God I don't have a problem with this drug, as I am done going in to the derm saying I am allergic and need a new pill.

I used to be on Minocycline before breaking out into hives. Derm recommended this instead. I have heard all about the side effects of Steven-Johnsons Syndrome and Blood count lowered, and the ever present allergic reaction. I pray I can tolerate this med, and be able to have clear skin again!
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August 23, 2008

Pros:

i tried doxycyline, erythromycin, 2 courses accutane...this works the best. i use it with differin and clindamycin 1%

Cons:

still a few pimples occasionally...

it works, not the first line for acne treatment, but much better than the typical treatments!! may be more difficult to get your derm to prescribe it.
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