Co-trimoxazole User Reviews & Ratings
Co-trimoxazole has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Skin Infection | 1 reviews for Bacterial Skin Infection | 47 medications | |
| Diverticulitis | 1 reviews for Diverticulitis | 43 medications | |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 1 reviews for Urinary Tract Infection | 201 medications |
- Mol...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 21, 2022
For Acne "Works well for acne after taking for 1-2 weeks. This is the only drug that has ever worked. Unfortunately, it returns after a few months, so not a final cure. Where do the bacteria hide so they can return?"
- Bun...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 6, 2019
For Acne "Have taken one Co-trimoxazole 480 mg tablet daily for 2 years for acne. No noticeable side effects. Cleared up my constantly recurring pimples/rosacea. If I stop, the spots come back. Excellent!"
Frequently asked questions
- What happens if antibiotics don’t work for UTI?
- What drugs should be avoided with a sulfa allergy?
- Does Bactrim cause headaches?
- Can I drink alcohol when taking sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim DS?
- Ear...
- April 19, 2012
For Bacterial Skin Infection "It leaves you dehydrated, it increases your appetite. You feel slight dizziness."
- Nel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2020
For Diverticulitis "Finished the course and still have horrible side effects. How long will this last?"
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For Urinary Tract Infection "I had to take an antibiotic course for 4 days, told that to take 4 times a day every 12 hours. To be honest, it caused me breathlessness and shortness of breath. I don’t know if anyone has this same issue. This dose is 980 mg. It’s quite strong."