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33 People found this comment helpful

I was prescribed this medicine for a UTI. I didn't notice any symptoms until night time while I was sleeping. The first day I took it I had three nightmares in a row and I NEVER have nightmares. The second night, I believe I just had one more but I new it had to be the medicine b/c I normally have peaceful sleep.

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22 People found this comment helpful

Do not take this drug!! If you doctor prescribes this for a bacterial infection, immediately ask for something else. It can kill you! It almost killed me!!

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chickenlegs05 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2024
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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hi all. i promised myself i would leave a review when i finished my dose, as i was desperate for reviews before i took it. a couple things to be said: 1. it will obviously affect everyone differently and 2. if you have an allergy to bactrim, you will not react well to it. i don’t have an allergy to bactrim, but i’m paranoid and generally feel unwell every time there’s an opportunity to feel unwell. i was terrified when i got prescribed this medicine based off of all the reviews i’d seen. i even prolonged taking it until it was absolutely necessary. but when it got to that point, i knew i had to. it’s not that bad. i didn’t have GI issues, i didn’t feel awful, nothing crazy. i will say, however, i had a pretty bad headache that lasted the whole treatment. that was the worst part i experienced. from time to time i felt a bit nauseous, maybe on a. 2/10 scale, and falling asleep seemed a bit more challenging than normal. other than that, nothing. my pain is gone, i’m back to normal, and it was worth it. it’s not worth being terrified over. it will help you feel better, and your infection will be gone. you got this!Read More Read Less

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Steph | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/17/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed this drug by PP for a UTI. I took two pills a day for three days. This is a SCARY DRUG. It amazes me what pharmaceutical companies are allowed to get away with. This is Pure poison. First day on this drug, I felt no side effects (no improvements in my uti either). Second day, I had a minor headache, nausea, drowsiness. Third day…oh my God. Everything quickly spiraled out of control. Constant urination, like every 20 minutes. Major urgency pressure. Later on that night, after taking my final dose, I experienced intense insomnia, anxiety, constant muscle twitches as I’m trying to fall asleep. I close my eyes and can’t fall asleep but I’m still seeing dream visuals reeling thru my mind. Like a scary AI created video. I can’t turn my brain off at all. Constant tossing & turning…and random muscle twitches that jolt me back awake. It was very intense. The next morning I had constipation. Muscle and joint aches and back pain. Now I don’t know if my back pain is an early sign of kidney infection OR just an insane side effect of this horrible drug.Read More Read Less

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Airey | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 3.0
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If you are allergic to sulpha do not take this product… there will be an allergic reaction within 9-10 days

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DaveB | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/22/2023
Condition: Sepsis Caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.7
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This drug seemed to work well for its intended purpose, it did treat the infected sebaceous gland I had. But luckily, I had an appointment with my nephrologist the next week and he inquired about what I had been ingesting lately because, I do have chronic kidney disease which he had rated at CKD 3A level, and he informed me that suddenly I had deteriorated to CKD3B, one step before CKD 4 which requires having to have my blood cleansed. When I told him I'd been prescribe this sulfameth/trimethoprim medicine he told me that this was the reason for my deteriorated kidney condition. Please make sure you put this additional warning into your Side Effects/Interactions information on your website. Read More Read Less

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For ur own good | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2023
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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The medication gave me a seizure after taking for 3 days with NEVER having any history of seizures. I am unable to drive for 3 months due to having the seizure. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. Insist on another option to treat infections.

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Toya | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed this because I have kidney stones and my latest one gave me a bit of trouble and a UTI. The first does kicked my behind. I was fine during the daytime, but by bedtime I had chills, a temperature (101), itchy skin (it felt like things were crawling on my skin), leg cramps, and joint pain. I was in and out of sleep because I was so restless. The next day I was so foggy headed and could not focus, plus I had an upset stomach. It was terrible for about 4 days. I had no energy and I was just in a daze, along with overall body pain. It did what it was supposed to do, but boy did it hurt to take it.Read More Read Less

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lolo | 19-24 | Female | Patient
10/29/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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If you’re like me and you read reviews before taking a new medicine don’t read these ones, they’re scary. i was on this for a bacterial uti, 900mg twice a day for 3 days and i had barely any side effects and felt relief within hours. slightly scary dreams like others have said and maybe a little stomach cramping but that’s it. honestly this medicine is great

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/22/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I never take drugs. I am in perfect health normally. I had a UTI. I asked both the doctor and the pharmacist to tell me what the side effects and how fast it could work. The doctor smiled and said there were NO side effects and the pharmacist laughed at me and said there were NO side effects. They either were sinister or they are stupid. I quit taking it as I was sicker then before taking it. My body was so weak I couldn't get up to get myself a drink when needed. My neck became so stiff it hurt to turn my head. I have not eaten in days except a piece of something to get the pill down. And even though I am not taking any of the rest of the pills, my stomach is hurting so bad, I am extremely nauseous, and I have zero appetite, I still am not able to eat. I have had terrible dreams. continually waking through the nights, My joints and body hurt all over. My back has been in a lot of pain. I am more uncomfortable now, then I was first going into the doctor. And I was desperate for help and relief. My head has had a harder time thinking as clearly and I feel damaged in ways that are hard to express, e.g. yellow skin. I don't like complaining, and I don't want to hear whining. I don't ever leave reviews but I am grateful to read the reviews here and for the people who took their time to post it. This medicine is Evil. This site says that your doctor felt the benefits outweighed the risks. How can they even say that with a straight face? And yet, so did the doctor and pharmacist. It should be banned from ever being produced. Even though I has hurting I wished I had searched diligently and read the reviews of people who actually used it beforehand as I still am weak in all my muscles and joints and can't go to work.Read More Read Less

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Hanna | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2022
Condition: Infection due to Nocardia Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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I had an allergic reaction to this medicine on day 9 out of the 10 prescribed. My entire body was covered in itchy red rashes. I went in and saw a doctor who told me to stop taking the antibiotics and take two Zyrtecs (allergy medicine) per day. I had to take one in the morning and one at night for a few days and then go back to normal, one Zyrtec per day.

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rneowlxnxhe | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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i took this 2x daily for 3 days for a uti. no side effects and felt much better by the second day

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richard | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/8/2022
Condition: Infection due to Salmonella paratyphi Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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this medicine gives me flu like symptoms with body aches and lethargy . i had to stop taking it

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/4/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I was to take this med for 10 days, was fine the first 8 days. On the 9th day I developed a rash from head to toe, you could not see any of my skin which was covered with this rash and mean every single part of my body. I had shortness of breath and could barely walk, couldn't comprehend what people were saying. It was horrible! DO NOT TAKE THIS MED.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2022
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed sulfameth/trimeth ds 800/160 mg, twice a day, 12-hour gap in between for 3 days for a MILD case of UTI. All I was told was that I may experience a stomach ache and sensitive skin... I wish that was all I experienced. The first dose, I was depressed, had a headache, and had trouble sleeping. Woke up with a stomach ache, felt nausea, and as time passed, my brain began to feel a little fuzzy, had a slight headache, chest pains, and heavy breathing. The second dose, after 5 hours, I had brain fog. I was confused. I had difficulty concentrating. This happened during work and I was struggling to form proper sentences and pronounce words. I was struggling to speak because I couldn't even think of what I wanted to say. I swear people thought I was drunk. The chest pain came back, I felt my heart suddenly racing, my body was shaking, I began panicking and was getting emotional. Afterward, my breathing became heavy again and my body became weak. I was so tired, I felt like all of my energy was just slowly draining and thought I was going to pass out. Once the side effects began wearing off, my face felt puffy and looked red. It’s now been hours since that experience and I still cannot sleep and continue to feel a little shaky. I feel like I’m not even fully present in my body. I am praying that the effects continue to wear off and leave my system and that I don’t experience any more side effects but after reading others' experiences as well, I am terrified that there may be more to come. The list of side effects is INSANE! This drug is so dangerous, it is NOT worth the risk!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2021
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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The reviews gave me more anxiety than the actual medication. I had no serious side effects. I only experienced migraines during the first 2 days and some leg pain that I took ibuprofen for in the following days (i took it twice daily for 7 days). I took this because the previous antibiotic did not work on me and my infection came back the next day. But this antibiotic works, although it’s very strong. I felt relief in merely a few hours. But seriously, stop reading these, you’ll give yourself a panic attack like i did. Most people only write reviews when they had a terrible experience, so read mine with some comfort knowing that.Read More Read Less

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Rosemary | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/8/2021
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed this medication for a UTI. After taking it, I started vomiting and fainted on the floor in my vomit, I thought I had heat stoke because I had just finished cutting the grass in the front and back yard, but I found that very odd because I cut the grass in hot weather all the time several times per week because I live in Florida. I also cut it early in the morning 7:45AM the coolest part of the day. I never had any sign of anything like this before from cutting grass in warm weather. Not thinking it was the Bactrim, I took another pill for the evening dosage. The same results occurred vomiting, fainted and shaking. I have bruises my right knee and right hip from the fall when I hit the floor fainted. I was all alone in my house with no one else to help me! I just read the dark blue label and it says You should avoid prolonged excessive exposure to direct sun while taking this medicine. I was not on the medication before cutting the grass. I took it after I came in the house. This is an extremely dangerous drug. I highly DO NOT recommend it! Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/22/2021
Condition: infection
Overall rating 1.0
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This medicine set off my tayctacardia big time! Don’t take if you have any issues with your heart!

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Maggie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/19/2021
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection Prevention
Overall rating 1.7
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My daughter was given this for a uti and she had vomiting, body aches, back pain,extreme weakness with no appetite. This was like handing my child poison to take and after talking to a nurse I work with she had to be hospitalized after 4 days of this drug. Buyer beware DO NOT TAKE THIS

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AR | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/18/2021
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.3
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I was taking Bactrim 2x a day for 5 days for a possible UTI. My condition ended up not being related to a UTI but I did want to write a positive review since the reviews tend to be more negative. I experienced absolutely no side effects from this drug. However, working in the medical field, I do notice that many patients can be allergic to this drug so I definitely say use with caution. But I personally had no issues with this medication.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
4/25/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Last day to take this medecine and i got skin rashes all over my body..

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CRICKEY | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/6/2021
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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Hospitalized after taking this medication avail OTC to tread a UTI. An hour after taking I had debilitating aches in arms and legs, crying in pain. Second time taking it to this effect - last time the hospital said the illness was from UTI bugs in my blood - after a second round with same reaction, we now know it is the Trimethopim. Steer clear.

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