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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September 2, 2009

Pros:

Brilliant stuff cleared up my skin completely in a few weeks. No spots or whitehead. Everyone should stop complaining about the size of the pill. It's worth it for skin so clear!!

Cons:

None

In only taking half a pill a day and still clear!
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August 21, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up Acne in no time. I have tried EVERYTHING (minocin, birth control pill, Doxycycline, tetracycline, you name it I have tried it.... including Accutane. My Obgyn prescribed this for me and it has been a GODSEND!

Cons:

Pill is a little big but the pros outweigh the cons

I live in the south and this is one of the drugs that is free from ourr grocery store. So I don't pay ANYTHING to take it! Gotta love that. If you have tried EVERYTHING else and nothing seems to work....give this drug a shot.
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August 21, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of most of my cystic acne

Cons:

Doesn't always work, but best thing other than accutane which i don't want to take.

Works well, especially when used with a topical routine, but for me did not always get rid of all my cystic acne, nor did it always prevent new acne from flaring up. I used it about a year ago with good results, cycling on and off. Did not use it at all last year - tried to manage w/ just topical. Florida heat/humidity plus stress of exams put me over the top and went back on it a month ago. Works well, but not necessarily good to use antibiotics long term. May try accutane, but do not want to risk its side effects if I can help it.
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August 19, 2009

Pros:

Clears up chest and back acne wonderfully as well as face, cheap (I get the generic for Bactrim), doesn't make me sick/no real side effects

Cons:

Big pill is kind of annoying, be careful (wear sunscreen!) if you're outside for long periods of time

When I first started taking antibiotics for my acne I was put on doxycycline - and discovered I'm very, very allergic! Then I switched to another brand, which I cannot remember the name...it worked well. Sadly, one of the listed common side effects was nausea and boy it wasn't kidding - I felt sick almost every morning and threw up at least once a week. Not worth it! So, finally, I went to Bactrim. Amazing stuff. It does take at least a couple weeks for you to really notice but on the other hand, I never get sick! In fact other than the clearing of acne, I've noticed absolutely no side effects in taking it. I wish the pill was smaller, but I literally just take it with whatever I'm eating for breakfast...a bite of toast or whatnot, and it works fine. This stuff really helped my chest and back breakouts. Face got better with the help of prescription cleansers, but for my back/chest, within a couple weeks of taking Bactrim I noticed a HUGE improvement, and even though I've
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August 14, 2009

Pros:

Whenever I get a pimple or two it goes away after I take this.

Cons:

HUGE PILL, what I'd advise you to do is to have some water in your mouth, put the pill in, and swallow it with more water. I hated the taste whenever it smeared on my throat. |: It doesn't help with my red marks but it works great with my pimples.

Doesn't really show effects on red marks for me, but I rarely get pimples anymore. I'm trying to get out of it forever, so I'm finding a natural and permanent way to get rid of my acne.
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August 1, 2009

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.

It works after a while.
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July 30, 2009

Pros:

works. no side effects.

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.
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July 26, 2009

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

Cheap and affordable. I got mine from [link removed]. Brilliant stuff! I had tried everything and this really works! so happy with results
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July 21, 2009

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.

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!
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July 17, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my skin VERY quickly.

Cons:

Had a negative side effect on my anemia.

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.
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