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    Condition: Skin Infection
    4/3/2020 1:12:19 AM

    Reviewer: Ljbrowning79 , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    It cleared the infection in my hand.

    Condition: Skin Infection
    4/27/2018 10:50:20 AM

    Reviewer: Idawg67, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    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

    Condition: Skin Infection
    3/11/2018 2:37:11 PM

    Reviewer: Nikki lee, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    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?

    Condition: Skin Infection
    6/8/2017 12:11:01 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    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 ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Skin Infection
    6/28/2016 9:16:31 AM

    Reviewer: Jessie, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    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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