Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim for Kidney Infections User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Co-trimoxazole, SMZ-TMP DS, Septra DS, Bactrim Pediatric, Bactrim IV, Bethaprim Sulfatrim Pediatric Bethaprim Pediatric …show all brand names

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 71 reviews for the treatment of Kidney Infections. 28% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 49% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

Gwyn
Taken for less than 1 month
December 16, 2021

"I was prescribed with this antibiotic twice a day for 7 days because of an aching kidney infection I’ve experienced for a week. And by day 2 I could barely hold down food without the urge to vomit and I was already experiencing an eating disorder before then. I also had chills, a low fever with anxiety that nearly gave me panic attacks. My feet and legs were cold and numb and I was sweating profusely. Then I started having trouble breathing because of chest pain it caused me to which I found out was heartburn with shortness of breath. I stopped by day 4 since I was experiencing these awful symptoms along with the fact that my kidney felt better anyway."

2 / 10

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Wheat
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2018

"I will never take this medication again or ever allow my children to take it either! After the 2nd dose my hands became itchy and after the 3rd dose that same night my hands again began to itchy so bad. Then my arms and within an hour of taking the pill I had hives all over my hands and face began to swell, my chest got tight until I could barely breath! I'm 38 years old never been allergic to anything and never had Benedryl before until that night and thank goodness for Benadryl! It saved my life but my dr has done nothing or asked to see me since then! That was 3 Fridays ago obviously I'm allergic to it and my useless healthcare provider hasn't even contacted me!"

1 / 10

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PAH
Taken for less than 1 month
May 9, 2021

"I was given Macrobid for a UTI, but 5 days later, doctor found a bacteria that was resistant to the Macrobid and gave me 3 days of Bactrim. By then, the UTI had developed into a kidney infection. I felt worried that 3 days was not enough so my PCP tacked on an additional 7 days. Glad she did that as I did not see improvements with the first 3 days and started feeling better after the 5th or 6th day. I am finally able to void a quality amount of urine, just like before the infection. Anti-biotic had slight side effects of dizziness and fatigue. I noticed I ate less, but never fasted. The best thing to do is drink pure water and keep urinating."

9 / 10

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Sarigia
Taken for less than 1 month
July 20, 2019

Septra DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Prescribed Septra DS for kidney Infection. I didn't have any side effects until the 4th day in, vomiting orange liquid, stomach upset & pains, lower back pain, side pains (both sides), super weak, super dizzy, light headed..I am so tired and I keep having stomach spasms..insomnia..I was almost wanting to go to the hospital..but I hate hospitals so that's not happening. I nearly also passed out well walking. My pet dog is looking at me funny. Like I made a mistake taking the pills, he's right I did..smart dog. Septra is horrible! I keep telling docs to prescribe Ciprofloxacin because of 0 side effects but no one listens..so they give me this SEPTRA DS stuff..ugh.."

3 / 10

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Terri...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 22, 2022

Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I was prescribed this for a pilonidal cyst, omg I was sick to my stomach I couldn't eat nothing then stomach cramps but couldn't poop for a week! I called and she said to continue, I finally ended up in ER and they said I should have never taken that! Yea wrong medicine. He gave me cipro and drained cyst now, my kidney blood work is at gfr 3.8 was fine before this!!! I'm so annoyed"

1 / 10

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Jade
Taken for less than 1 month
December 30, 2023

Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I've been taking Bactrim DS now for my recurrent UTIs and Kidney Infections. I am very sensitive and allergic to many things, but I get absolutely no side effects from Bactrim DS despite having Polycythemia Vera (Red Blood Cell disorder) and autoimmune disorders. The secret for me is to drink lots of water while taking this medication to not feel weak/sleepy, and also I avoid the sun while on it. Bactrim has been my go-to antibiotic for UTIs and for MRSA boils, which I occasionally get (Healthcare worker). Overall, it is very effective and doesn't make me sick."

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scare...
October 8, 2022

"I've taken this medicine cause I was diagnosed with severe kidney infection I felt amazing after 1 day of taking this. It does make you feel a little nauseous and I had slight pressure on my head and maybe very dull pain on my sides and lower back sometimes. But for me it has worked wonders. Also like to state I was back to working out in the gym after 3 days. But I had to stop cause I threw up from the medication. If you have this please rest until you finish your medication. But overall its been a good experience no crazy symptoms and just mild for me ."

9 / 10

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Lane
Taken for less than 1 month
July 6, 2022

"This medicine gave me SEVERE anxiety every single day that I took it. My panic attacks have been under control for over a year now, and I had multiple every day I took it. My heart felt fluttery and I felt like I was high and almost out of body. Terrible nausea and dizziness...almost like I couldn't focus my eyes. Made me so fatigued I had to stay in bed for days and any exertion got me out of breath."

1 / 10

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Kidne...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 18, 2021

Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Its worked great for me every time I have used it. But this time I was foolish and tried curing my TUI with apple cider vinegar, I should have known better, the infection went to my kidney and then started to go into my respiratory. I have no side effects and one hour into my first dose my chills are going away."

10 / 10

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Bad...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 11, 2022

"Not only did this medication cause both kidneys to swell up like balloons with inflammation, it was extremely painful. When I went to the dr they were in denial and told me to keep taking them, I stopped one day short of 7 days due to the pain, and immediately my swelling of my kidneys went down. Still slightly sore so will be going back for a different antibiotic for my kidneys."

1 / 10

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topmom
Taken for less than 1 month
February 5, 2019

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Am presently using bactrim for a kidney infection. Prescribed for 10 days 2 per day. After 3 days I already feel great. No side effects at all. Totally satisfied."

10 / 10

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Coley
October 1, 2019

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Been on this medication for 3 days now. Although I feel a lot better, I have crazy nightmares every night since I started. Don't know if I can take 14 days of this."

5 / 10

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Sjano
Taken for less than 1 month
April 11, 2020

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Feeling wiped out, heavy chest, dizzy"

6 / 10

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Anonymous
April 29, 2021

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "This is a great medication as long as you are not allergic to Sulfa. Don’t let these posts scare you away from trying it. Hard to tell symptoms of infection vs side effects"

10 / 10

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LMT
Taken for less than 1 month
January 18, 2022

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I took my first pill at night and it gave me visual hallucinations, nightmares, insomnia, headache, restlessness, and heart palpitations. I didn’t take anymore and switched to another medication."

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Fred
Taken for less than 1 month
January 24, 2023

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I had a Kidney infection and am 5 days into treatment with Bactrim with 5 more days to go. I've had no issues and it working great. I take it twice a day with meals and lots of water."

10 / 10

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Alice...
January 20, 2015

"Was told to take for 14 days for a kidney infection, took for 7 and infection cleared. Doc said to keep taking then but they made my heart beat fast around day 11 so I've stopped"

7 / 10

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bella...
February 13, 2017

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Bactrim was killing my stomach no matter how much food and water I took with it. I was in constant stomach pain. Had to change it the second day."

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victo...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 23, 2020

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I got a severe allergic reaction rash from this medicine Bactrim, along with shortness of breath, closing of my throat, and extreme kidney pain! i only took it for 3 days. worst experience."

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Emano
Taken for less than 1 month
May 23, 2018

SMZ-TMP DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Excellent results from SMZ-TMP DS. Prescribed for 10 days. Relief after 5 days"

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Jo123...
November 4, 2015

Septra (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I have frequent kidney infections and this antibiotic didn't help at at. I've been doubled over in pain"

2 / 10

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Ladyw...
October 25, 2015

Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Extreme headaches, stomach issues. Bathroom issues also"

5 / 10

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Anonymous
November 3, 2012

Septra DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "Allergic reaction, hives."

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
January 26, 2018

Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "First time I took it I got a fever, chills and body aches. I called my doctor and requested a different antibiotic. Will never take Bactrim again!"

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Rande
Taken for less than 1 month
October 3, 2017

Septra DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) "I had many negative side effects. Back pain, dizzy, puking, sore mouth. It didn’t work for me"

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