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I was prescribed Bactrim as a precaution against skin infection due to a fall; my knee was badly scraped and my Derm. did not want to take chances. I will NEVER it again: nausea, headaches and worse, it messed up my menstrual cycle. I was fine before - always the proverbial "clockwork" and now, it's goofy. NEVER AGAIN!!
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Reviewer: jmcvh, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have had acne for 25 years (36 now) and this is the only medication that has ever helped me. I stopped taking it for a week and acne came back- so it really works in getting rid of bacteria.
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Reviewer: DanGrigx9@aol.com, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Healed infected spider bites, but caused persistent itching
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Reviewer: Billye, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was able to use before (fourteen day prescription) for MRSA that had caused painfully infected follicles. However, same prescription caused an allergic reaction this time. My skin turned red and hot in places and I itch all over. They're switching my prescription, but for effectiveness, I wish I could continue to use. No desire for anaphylaxis, though, and not really liking the itching,
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Reviewer: aliciabryant, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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My six year old has just finised her ten day dose of Bactrim for a Staph. skin infection. She is now breaking out in a rash without any other signs and symptoms. This medication was excellent in fighting the skin infection, however I am now somewhat concerned she is having an allergic reaction.
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