What are the side effects of sulfamethoxazole?
Common side effects of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim are:
- dizziness,
- headache,
- lethargy,
- diarrhea,
- anorexia,
- nausea,
- vomiting, and.
- rash.
How many hours apart should you take sulfamethoxazole?
The usual dose is 75 to 100 milligrams (mg) per kilogram of body weight of sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 milligrams (mg) per kilogram of body weight of trimethoprim each day, given in equally divided doses every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days.
Does Sulfameth trimethoprim cause anxiety?
The toxic drug levels of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can result in the exacerbation of depression and anxiety.
Is it OK to take Tylenol with sulfamethoxazole?
No interactions were found between sulfamethoxazole and Tylenol.
Can I take vitamins with sulfamethoxazole?
Sulfonamides, including sulfamethoxazole, can interfere with the activity of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. This is generally not a problem when taking sulfamethoxazole for two weeks or less.
Can you eat yogurt while taking sulfamethoxazole?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bactrim and yogurt. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take vitamin C with sulfamethoxazole?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take vitamin D with Bactrim?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bactrim and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
How long does it take to have a reaction to Bactrim?
If you were prescribed Bactrim for an infection and had an allergic reaction to it, including symptoms of a fever and/or rash 7 to 14 days after starting the antibiotic, you have a sulfa allergy.
Can you eat dairy while taking Bactrim?
Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your doctor, with a full glass of water (8 ounces / 240 milliliters). If stomach upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely risk of kidney stones forming, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking sulfamethoxazole?
No, you should not drink alcohol while taking sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim tablets, or else you may experience unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. Drinking any amount of alcohol can result in such side effects .
What does bactrim do to your body?
Bactrim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It blocks two consecutive steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins essential to bacteria. Bactrim does not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds and flu.