Bactrim DS User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Marylin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2018

For Sinusitis "Don’t believe everything you read here. I took this drug for a sinus infection I developed on a plane coming from overseas. Within four hours I started feeling better. Took about five days until I felt completely well. When I went to see the doctor, I had a temperature of 100.3 and felt bad. This drug may not be for everyone but it worked for me. No side effects."

• Urmoot
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Prescribed generic Bactrim DS, 2x/day for 3 days. Just took my last dose and minimal side effects. I always ate a big substantial meal before taking this medication even though I had loss of appetite (ate food that had tons of starch). Also, drank tons of water after and throughout the day. I was constantly peeing but at least I knew I was drinking enough. Had minor upset stomach and fatigue but still very functional esp when the pain from UTI was gone. Took a day and half to feel relief."

• JessG
• May 19, 2014

For Urinary Tract Infection "Felt mild relief, Doc said it should be gone in 3 days gave me enough to take it for 5 days in case it was not gone. I also experienced fevers and achiness. Not pleasant. Everyday I had discomfort and today I am out of it and feel terrible with my urinary tract symptoms again."

• Scooter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Started on this sulfate antibiotic Bactrim 2 days ago for an infected sebaceous cyst. Several hours after taking first pill I developed a 102°, fever, splitting headache, muscle aches....I thought I was coming down with the flu. The second day the same thing happened....fever, muscle aches, severe headache again.. Took some Tylenol and crawled into bed for the entire afternoon. I’m not going to take tonight’s pill, and call doctor in the morning for a different antibiotic. I’ve never had reactions like this to any antibiotics I have taken in the past."

• Aut
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "If you're sick, meds typically have at least one side effect you'll experience. Its a prescription drug, not a miracle homeopathic treatment found in nature. You need to follow instructions and be aware of the warnings given. Ex: DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL during the course of the med. You NEED TO EAT SOMETHING with most meds, and drinking lots of water (way more than normal) is important too. I don't eat/drink water enough on a regular basis, and I love alcohol but, if I'm on a med, I alter my lifestyle to relieve symptoms of an infection I felt were bothersome enough to go to the drs in the first place. I've had no issues with bactrim/sulfa thankfully, and those who have might want to find out if they are allergic to it prior to writing a bad review. Its a VERY common drug allergy that shouldn't sway the opinions of those not allergic. If you happen to have severe side effects from this, or any, med please find out if you are allergic first and consider it a personal learning opportunity."

• LeeOz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Fought a uti for over a week and finally gave up and went to the doctor earlier today. He prescribed Bactrim DS twice a day for 10 days and within an hour of my first dose the pain was gone. I’d hardly been able to leave the bathroom for almost a full day and all it took was one pill for me not to be absolutely miserable. I was an idiot for waiting and have had no unpleasant side effects."

• Gidget
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Bactrim DS taken twice a day has been effective for each UTI I’ve had. It covers a resistant strain of E.Coli and has been effective all times I’ve taken it. I just make sure to eat a meal prior to taking it and I’m fine."

• none
• April 13, 2012

For Urinary Tract Infection "I also had similar experiences and side effects like lethargy, shaking, confusion slightly, severe fatigue, headaches, aches and pains, but kept taking the medicine anyway because the pain of a urinary tract infection is much much worse. I'd rather suffer for a short time with these symptoms then suffer with a bladder infection."

• calge...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2012

For Urinary Tract Infection "Third day of medicine but still having symptoms. Those of you who report adverse reactions and then go on taking the medicine should know that is not a good idea. I am allergic to several antibiotics, and my doc says stop taking at the first sign of any reaction as it can be very serious."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2013

For Bacterial Skin Infection "I started off with a cut near my mouth that got infected with Staph which then spread to my mouth and throat. I could not eat for a week because of the terrible sores in my mouth. I was prescribed Cefidinr and after being on that for 3 days had no improvement, but as soon as they put me on Bactrim it started clearing up within hours!"

• Tominfl
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 17, 2020

For Diverticulitis "My doctor has me taking Bactrim DS daily for Diverticulitis as what’s called a prophylactic, or a prevention of inflammation. It helps me very much as I have not had an inflammation in several years. You must take it every day. And of course you must know whether or not you are allergic to any Sulfa medications."

• Dizzy...
• August 3, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Took it twice like I was supposed to in the morning And at night and my head feel I was drunk kinda like I kept get dizzy and feeling weird I don't know but I still don't feel right I feel like puking and being sick I want to the doctor and got amoxicillin instead and I don't feel any better and I have a zoo trip tomorrow and it made me feel awful and even worse. I still feel kinds drunk and dizzy and like I may pass out and like I'm scared to fall asleep because i may die"

• Rod
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Bactrim has been the worst experience of my life. First I was on the IV for pcp pneumonia which is cleared up with not many side effects but once I went on the oral bactrim that all changed. My tongue is swollen and sore constantly. I have a hard time eating and my stomach is torn up from it all the time. I have a hard time sleeping because of the crazy dreams and it keeps me awake. And now I have developed a painful sore throat and swollen glands to the point I have trouble speaking. Eating has become awful! I hate this drug and my doctor continues to prescribe it to me."

• Lizzie
• May 7, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "This was amazing! I had my first UTI this morning I had frequency and irritation after I urinated. I took Bactrum about an hour ago and I'm was in so much pain until a couple minutes age when the medicine kicked in! I feel so much relief and I have less urge to go! UTIs are terrible and I'm so sorry for everyone who has gotten one but I'm also glad that there is medication to treat it and that it works this fast!!!"

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2009

For Urinary Tract Infection "I've just taken my 3rd pill and everytime I take it I feel extremely lousy. Terrible headaches, dizziness, blurry vision, shaky nervousness, some difficulty breathing, beginning to itch. I don't like this at all the way I feel. Just before I need to take the next dose I'm feeling my old normal self and then I take the Bactrim and boom I go downhill, again. Told my doctor I quit...it's ruining the quality of my life."

• Dano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

For Bacterial Skin Infection "****I have had staph skin infection in one form or another my entire life. Cellulitis, MRSA, Staph... it’s all the same thing in one form or another. I know the formula that works every time for me. Doxycycline in conjunction with Bactrim. 2 times a day for 10 days. Bactrim has never worked by itself for me. {Once you get that under control... buy some Hibiclens. Once a week I wash myself with this in the shower, after I have done my usual body cleansing with body wash or whatever. Once a week I also put about 4 pumps of Hibiclens directly in a bath and take a bath. Have your doctor prescribe you Mupirocin ointment. Once a week, before bed, put a little of that ointment on a Qtip and swab the inside of your nostrils out with that.} That is a prevention. It works. Because once you get a staph infection, some people will always get staph infection. ***"

• Myrtl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "Had a bladder infection that I ignored, turned into a very painful kidney infection. Got a,3 day supply of generic bactrim. Took first pill by 10am with a ton of water throughout the day. Went to bed all day except to pee 100 times and I was amazed that I felt way better by the next morning."

• James
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

For Bacterial Skin Infection "Bactrim just about killed me. The worst medicine ever. It cleared up my skin infection from a bug bite after two days of taking it but I had to stop it immediately after being hospitalized from severe insomnia, horrible anxiety, body aches, heart palpitations, the list goes on. I would never take this again. Although it did its job, it also has made my life a nightmare. It has been a week since I stopped taking it and I still feel terrible. Please think twice about taking this."

• hortl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "I will never take Bactrim again, despite the fact that it appears to have cleaned up my UTI. I was prescribed 6 pills, 2 per day for 3 days. By pill #2, I lost my appetite, and felt very weak and tired. Went to bed very early. As I continued the medication, I developed many flu-like symptoms, and spent the next 4 days in bed. Chills, achiness, lethargy, listlessness, extreme tiredness, brain fog, inability to stand up for very long without feeling woozy, not even able to sit up and do light work indoors. This medication had me flat in bed for 4 days straight. Two days after finishing the medication, I have still not regained my strength completely, although I am starting to normalize. I am typically a very active person, who works outdoors every day. This one threw me for a loop - never again! I will ask for something else for a UTI."

• Sheen...
• August 13, 2016

For Bacterial Skin Infection "This is my third different antibiotic for a deep leg wound that was surgically debrided 4 weeks ago. I have taken Bactrim DS many times before for bladder infections with few side effects. This time I want to die. I ache all over. I am nauseated and haven't eaten anything except a few oranges for 4 days. I am drinking ginger ale and water. I can barely walk because of weakness. My cat even walks ahead of me and stops to look back at me every few steps instead of us racing. Lest anyone suggest I do not know how to take this med, I am a Registered Nurse and there is no need to question my proper dosing regimen. If it weren't for the fact that I want to keep my lower leg and foot, I would toss this medicine in the trash."

• Poodle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "Took Bactrim for UTI for 7 days. On 6th day had chills and body aches. Literally could not get off the couch. Went to dr and negative for flu and UTI was gone. Got worse (headache, severe body aches, nausea, diarrhea, no appetite--honestly the worst I've EVER felt) and ended up in the ER for fluids. Stopped taking it 2 days ago and still feeling effects. Be careful--wished I had stopped taking it at the first sign of stomach discomfort. Glad it's a reliable drug for some but for me it was horrid."

• Smoky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2014

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have reoccuring UTI's and have taken several different antibiotics for them. I was recently prescribed Bactrim DS. After taking the second pill, the aching, pain and soreness was almost gone. It works better for me than Cipro, but you should always have a urine culture to be sure which antibiotic is best for you. Fortunately, I haven't had any terrible side effects. The only side effect is feeling a bit fatiqued a few hours after taking Bactrim."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2012

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have been on Bactrim DS for 7 days. After day 3 I began to notice severe headache about 4 hours after taking the Bactrim. Now on day 7, I have not only had headache, but light-headedness/nausea. With only 3 days left, I am going to continue the medicine. My urinary tract infection symptoms have improved finally after 5 days."

• Anonymous
• September 17, 2010

For Urinary Tract Infection "Took this for 3 days. 2nd day got severe itching on palms and soles of feet. Day three had uncontrollable shakes, heart racing, felt like it was going to come out of my chest, facial numbness, dizzy, very elevated (for me) blood pressure of 145/90, whole body tingling, dizziness, light headed, extremely intense nervousness, ringing in my ears. "

• tano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I took Bactrim 800mg for acne. 30 mins after taking it my vagina started burning intensely. I did take it and then get into my pool, so I thought it was from the chlorine. I got out showered and after a few hours the burning subsided. I took another pill and once again the burning started intensely. I went to bed slept through the night woke up and still have the symptom plus itchy eyes, face, and arms. I took benadryl and I am praying for relief. When I spoke to my mother about these symptoms, she said she had the exact same reaction. Beware!"