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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March 14, 2009

Pros:

It cleared me up!

Cons:

I'm just worried about what will happen when I get off. Hoepfully I can talk my derm into letting me stay on it long term.

If my derm lets me stay on it long term then it's great...otherwise I'm pretty sure the acne will come back once I get off.
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March 10, 2009

Pros:

Had acne problems throughout highschool (15-18). Tried topical stuff with no luck. went to tetracycline and some other antibiotics with little success. Started taking bactrim; my acne cleared up 100%. Along with retin A most scarring has disappeared

Cons:

any antibiotic for a period of time is bad for you. I didnt have any negative side effects (i have stomach problems but not sure if its from antibiotics or not).
Was a miracle drug for me

I stopped taking it yesterday to see if (hopefully) my acne has naturally stopped occuring. im 20; if it starts coming back I will go right back on it. I still wash my face twice a day with Cetaphil and apply retinA at night to stop scarring. If antibiotics like tetracycline aren't working for you and you don't want to step up to Accutane try this stuff out - it works great
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May 22, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up the acne in just a few weeks. I took it for a year, two pills a day for first 6 mos, and then 1 pill a day. Had NO acne while taking. Had no side effects. Very mild skin dryness -- nothing compared to Accutane.

Cons:

My acne did come back several months after I stopped. My doc told me 5% of patients are allergic. It's a popular antibiotic used with staph infections -- not good if your body's built up a tolerance (after a year or so).

It's the best I've taken, among a long list of acne medications. I never experienced crazy hangovers. just don't take it that night if you're drinking. It's cheap with insurance.
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November 5, 2006

Pros:

CHEAP
WORKS LIKE MAGIC
EASY TO USE

Cons:

NOTHING, EXCEPT FOR REMEMBERING TO TAKE IT 2 TIMES A DAY.

I have been on Septra for a couple months now. Since I have been taking septra 2 times a day, I have not had any breakouts-what so ever! This stuff is THE BEST!
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October 19, 2013
worked in one month

Pros:

started working within a month
less oily
No more breakouts

Cons:

Can't take it forever

Bactrim is an oral antibiotic typically used to treat infections. My dermatologist prescribed it to me on a whim because the tetracycline medications weren't working for me and I didn't want to go on accutane just yet because I have problems with depression and it's just a hassle going to there doctor every month. I saw results in one month of using bactrim. I was able to start using less acne products and miss washing my face without breaking out. My face became way less oily and now I'm only left with acne marks that are left behind from all the pimples. For this, I'm using acne.org's AHA product because it increases cell turnover and exfoliates the top layers of the skin. Hopefully it will work!
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October 5, 2009

Pros:

Works fast and stops oil build-up and especially white heads. A topical compliments it very well such as differin. I'm very pleased.

Cons:

Possible medication interaction and liver safety concerns. Some dryness and possibly more susceptabilty to ingrown hairs.

A great alternative to the seriousness of accutane. Truly a life saver for those who find other remedies useless.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

no more red bumps, blackheads, or cysts! didn't get an allergic reaction

Cons:

lots of shadows left over on face, no more acne but still not clear. took about a month to show significant improvement. HUGE pill

worked much better than mino or tetracycline! definitely recommended but no results right away. everything stayed the same until about a month and then i saw major improvement. still TONS of shadows but at least no more acne!
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May 30, 2009

Pros:

Take it! it work!! ^___^

Cons:

Well, i haven't feel any side-effects SO dont Worry!!

Omg! i am so happy because my face is so clean and soft ^___^ now i can go outside and have fun, i have taking the medicine about 3 months and is awesome. The first days u start to taking it may u think it doesnt work but like in 3 weeks the differents starts so I highly recommended!!.^^ Sakura.!~
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

Clears skin fast. I havent had any breakouts what so ever since starting. Seriously not one new spot. I am amazed its crazy, ive been on other antibiotics but nothing compares to Bactrim DS. Im only taking it until I go on Accutane 5 weeks from now.

Cons:

Give's me a yeast infection, so I dont want to stay on it for too long. I dont like the ideal of taking antibiotics for long periods of time. Im gonna do Accutane and get it over with. I am clear now but once I stop the Bactrim I will break out.

This stuff works and fast so its worth a shot, especially if you have something important coming up in a few weeks. Some people are allergic to it so be careful. Im all good though except for the whole yeast infection but im taking care of that and also bought some yogurt which will help too.
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February 21, 2008

Pros:

Worked within less than a week

Cons:

None

Worked after several antibiotics such as doxycycline and cephalexin failed to work.
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