Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim for Bacterial Skin Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I was prescribed this for a nasty spider bite that got infected. The infection started getting better after one day, but the nausea is 24/7. I could hardly eat anything and had trouble sleeping because of the horrible feeling in my stomach. I was prescribed 2 pills a day for 10 days. The pills were large."

• Che...
• June 15, 2014

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "If you're ever on antibiotics, it's best to take a probiotic to help with stomach upset. However, I read you should take them as far away from your dose of antibiotic as possible. So, if you have to take it twice a day: take the Bactrim at breakfast and dinner. Then take the probiotics directly between at around lunchtime. Taking any antibiotics with food also helps. Certain antibiotics have different food instructions, so ask your pharmacist. I'm currently on Bactrim for a urinary tract infection, but I also have an infected hair that's been causing me a lot of pain in my groin, so I'm hoping this will help there as well."

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

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "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 Cefidinir, 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!"

• Tob...
• July 12, 2008

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I had a very small cut next to my fingernail that turned into a full-blown staph infection (cellulitis). It very quickly (within 24 hours) spread up my finger to my second knuckle. My doctor prescribed 10 days of Bactrim, and by the second day, the infection began to subside. No side effects that I can think of."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I'm thinking some of the side effects commented were possibly results of the condition and not the medication. I have MRSA. Of course, I have chills because the abscess is a massive infection. One person mentioned organ failure. MRSA entering the bloodstream would do that too. So far, so good here - still early on. I was on clindamycin for a tooth abscess. I must have been unknowingly treating a mild staph infection. When the clindamycin stopped, the bacteria became aggressive. Now here I am on Bactrim. One sore has lightened in color and pressure within 24 hours. The other sores still hurt, so I took ibuprofen. You won't get headaches if taken with a pain/fever reducer. The clindamycin wrecked my gut, but I actually haven't had a hard time with the Bactrim. I've been sure to eat something or drink a glass of milk before taking it."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2019

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I went to the ER for bug bites that got huge and gave me a rash. At first, they gave me steroid cream and sent me off. Went back a few hours later after they doubled in size. They gave me an antibiotic shot and 2 Bactrim pills to take there, plus a prescription for Bactrim 3x daily. Within 24 hours, the cellulitis was almost all gone. After 48 hours, it just looks like light bruising. Thank you, Bactrim! However, I do have a bad sore throat now!"

• Mas...
• January 14, 2013

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Cellulitis or staph infection on index finger. Went to doc, he prescribed this. It's making the infection (large boil) go down and kind of scab over. Having bad heartburn, though, and having headaches."

• Wat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Was prescribed Bactrim for a 'possible' infection in my leg from varicose veins. 2 pills a day for 10 days. Worst medication. Felt fine with the first pill, after the second pill, I started to have bladder issues. Was peeing constantly, bladder felt heavy. Felt like I had to go after I just went. Was checked for a UTI, don't have one. Only took 2 pills and stopped. It has also caused headaches, my abdominal muscles feel weaker, loss of appetite. I must have been allergic or something. Won't ever take this again."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I was diagnosed with MRSA, a staph infection that is like small boils on the skin. I was on Bactrim for two weeks, and it seemed to clear it up. Actually improved in a couple of days. After a week of being off the Bactrim, I started getting the boils back. Had to take another two weeks of Bactrim."

• She...
• August 13, 2016

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "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."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2011

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I cut my finger on a piece of metal under the seat of my car and developed a skin infection. Had the infection drained, but was also prescribed Bactrim twice a day for 10 days. After 2 days, I saw my finger start healing up, and within the 10 days, it was completely healed. I only experienced mild nausea and some insomnia. Other than that, it did a great job! Very satisfied."

• J L...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

"This antibiotic is a miracle drug. I had MRSA and didn't realize it for the longest time. My fiancé and I kept getting boils back and forth (huge boils). In fact, this medicine completely cleared it up, thank God! I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It also cleared up any pimples I had on my shoulders and forehead."

• nha...
• June 12, 2015

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I was diagnosed with a staph infection and prescribed Bactrim DS. It has not had any effect on the infection after five days. In fact, it has gotten worse. It makes me shake, and I can't seem to think straight."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I have had a 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 Q-tip and swab the inside of your nostrils out with that. That is prevention. It works. Because once you get a staph infection, some people will always get a staph infection."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "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."

• Bat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I have MRSA from a piercing and was put on Bactrim (2 in the morning, 2 in the evening) 4 days ago. After 2 days on it, I took myself to the hospital. I have never felt this horrible, I swear I feel like it's going to be the end of me. It started out with a bad headache, no appetite, a little dizzy. Right now, I'm sitting on the bathroom floor waiting to throw up, I didn't sleep for even a minute last night even though I was exhausted. I can't stop shivering and shaking, I'm so hot but not running a fever-unbelievable headache. My doctor said this is the only medicine that will help MRSA, and I'm dumbfounded. Is this medication even worth it? I don't know if these feelings are the medication working or not."

• Bac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Prescribe Bactrim 2 days for 10 days for a stye. On the 7th day, I had my allergic reaction. All-over body rash, fever, chills, severe leg pain, chemical burns/ulcers in all soft tissue areas (nose, eyes, mouth, and 'down below'...), abdominal pain, diarrhea, zero appetite, headache, nausea, elevated kidney function test. Bactrim is known and has a long history of hurting more than helping. Stay away!!"

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2012

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "Medicine cleared up skin problem, but I have been tired, dizzy, nauseous, and have had stomach distress the whole time. Today was so bad I went to the emergency room just to be sure there was nothing else wrong with me."

• Uns...
• May 2, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I have been using this for about 6 days now and already notice a huge difference. The first few days I was very tired, but it was well worth it to get rid of the skin condition that came from nowhere. I am 32, and my skin had never done this before. I am so happy that this is working and thank God that it was not an expensive medication either, considering I am a widow and single mom. I would tell anyone with this problem to try this first and skip anything else. It is just an infection. Best of luck to you all."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2015

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I was prescribed Bactrim for a skin infection and took one pill. Within less than an hour, I was vomiting, shaking, sweating, and had severe diarrhea. I was literally unable to do anything but lay in bed with frequent bathroom trips for the next 24 hours. It was horrible. Never again."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2012

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I stepped on a rusty nail and had a lot of pain, and my foot started to swell. I started taking Bactrim, and the pain went away within the first two pills, which was 24 hours. The only problem is that I can't function with the nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, and headache. I think it's because of a sensitive stomach."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I am on the eighth day out of the total ten-day course of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim I was prescribed, and my boils have not gotten any better. They have gotten larger and more hard. I assume the Bactrim is doing something because they are not draining at all, but they are definitely not going away. The doctor told me this medicine kills MRSA, which can be resistant to antibiotics, but like I said, I haven't seen any improvement, they also still hurt! I will finish out the ones I have and go back to the doctor to see what the problem is. I have not read about this medicine not working for people, so I'm confused as to why it's not for me."

• Hat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2023

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "After a sinus infection and an infected ingrown toenail, I was prescribed Bactrim twice daily for 14 days. I just want to say there is nothing to be afraid of. I'm terrified of taking meds. I'm severely allergic to penicillin and I've had hard times with them. So, naturally, I waited last minute to take these. I was laying in bed burning hot from inside out with a fever. I could literally feel the infection spreading in my body. I finally said enough and reached for a Bactrim. I had no side effects at all and within an hour I felt drastically better. When I take it, I also take a piece of Promethazine (Phenergan) and if fever then an ibuprofen. I also eat a pretty decent-sized meal about an hour prior with yogurt (for the probiotics). I just like to be prepared but nope, nothing bad has happened. This is the best antibiotic I've ever taken and it works fast. Trust me, don't be scared, follow instructions and eat with it, you will be just fine. Also, I sit up for 30 minutes after I take it."

• ilb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I had a skin infection from some kind of mite that had the symptoms of scabies. I heard Bactrim kills scabies by changing their gut flora. I started taking it, and all the sores alive with whatever was in my skin eating me went dormant and started healing. My skin is clearing up from the infection after just 48 hours. What is confusing is I found mites in my tub that were on my scalp, and they were not scabies. I have to identify them now to figure out how to eliminate them. Bactrim somehow stopped the ones deep in my skin from eating me."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim "I had a horrible infection under the skin in my leg as a result of an encounter with a poisonous spider. The pain shot throughout my leg, to the point where I couldn't walk. Went to the ER, and part of the treatment was 7 days on Bactrim, one pill twice a day. It definitely helped clean the infected area and prevented additional tissue loss. I didn't feel any side effects, other than increased dizziness when I mixed it with alcohol once, but that was my fault. Overall, a good experience for me."