Does anyone have any information to share on the antibiotic bactrim septra, sulphameth/trim, cotrimoxazole?

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I have become increasing interested in this antibiotic recently after a horrible allergic reaction to it, after searching the web I have found out a more information about this drug. It is not used in the uk anymore to treat uti, sinus or ear infections for more information please look up the investigation lead by BRIAN DEER. Also look up Medications.com and type in sulpameth side effects. Please contact me if you would like to share your story with me.I would be very interested to know and aquire more information about this drug

Answer 1

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Having prescribed a needlessly-dangerous pharmaceutical for most of their professional careers, many British family doctors were outraged by the challenge over Bactrim - Septrin - Septra - Septran. Many felt their patients were alarmed unfairly by Brian Deer's reports - stressing side-effects, rather than typical patients' experiences. In due course, they changed their minds.

Bactrim and other sulfa drugs are linked with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Sulfamethoxazole, an ingredient in Bactrim, is one of a group of drugs called sulfonamides, which prevent the growth of bacteria in the body and which can trigger the life-threatening and devastating Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Wellcome, the maker of trimethoprim, and Hoffman-La Roche, the maker of sulphamethoxazole, combined their drugs in the 1960s to make the drug known as Bactrim. As cases of Bactrim-induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome are reported, it is becoming one of the top drugs associated with the potentially life-threatening disease. Hundreds of people are realizing that they are not alone in their experience with this dangerous drug.

You can contact some lawyers who are going after the drug companies at this web stite http://www.stevens-johnson-syndrome-laws…

Good luck

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http://www.stevens-johnson-syndrome-laws…

Answer 2

Bactrim is commonly (and safely) used in the US. Some people are allergic to "sulfa" drugs, much like many other drugs.

It is the FIRST choice for a number of infections, including some caused by community acquired strains of MRSA.

One answer referred to "needlessly prescribing". The answerer sounds like they are either an attorney or work for one.

Reminds me of the old joke, "What's the difference between a lawyer and a catfish...."

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surgical PA

Answer 3

I'm allergic to this as well. My reaction was an itchy rash and "drug fever". I had taken Septra a couple of times before, then suddenly had this allergic reacion to it. Needless to say, I don't take anything with either sulfa or trimoxazole anymore.

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personal experience