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Reviewer: Ljbrowning79 , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It cleared the infection in my hand.
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Reviewer: Idawg67, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am in the middle of the vomiting stage of side effects. But my skin infection (infected belly button) seems to be clearing up a little
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Reviewer: Nikki lee, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Definitely helped my skin infection but now i have serious diarrhea and heartburn ... Also have not been able to rest comfortably i really didnt imagine anti biotics causing this uncomfortable feeling .. Am i crazy or does anyone else understand what im experiencing?
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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This isn't the first time I've been on Bactrim, the last time I broke out ina rash after being in the sun 5 minutes. This time it is working, I didn't break out in a rash after being in the sun. I am having heartburn if I take it with food. My legs are cramping which I thought was due to being outside and becoming dehydrated, but after reading these reveiews may actually be due to t
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Reviewer: Jessie, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed this medication along with Keflex. I'm not sure if it worked or not for my skin infection. I broke out in itchy and painful hives all over my body. I haven't taken either medication since.
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