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SMZ-TMP DS and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

Shortness of breath: mentioned by 5 users (9.3%)

Based on user experiences from 54 SMZ-TMP DS reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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nausea 20.4%
headaches 14.8%
vomiting 11.1%
insomnia 9.3%
shortness of breath 9.3%
anxiety 7.4%
burning 7.4%
chills 7.4%
confusion 7.4%
itching 7.4%

Reviews for SMZ-TMP DS

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ano...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 10, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP) twice a day for 7 days for a UTI. I have one pill left, almost all the symptoms are gone. The first day I took the pill, I was extremely sleepy. Every day after that, I had a horrible headache in the back of my head and a stiff neck that came and went every few hours, also brought on by light sensitivity. Nausea, out of breath at times, cold sweat on exertion, and jittery."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 19, 2012

For Urinary Tract Infection "After being on this for 5 days, my urinary tract infection was almost gone. I had to ask for another prescription. During the time I was on it, I noticed shortness of breath, almost twice a day I tasted metal and noticed I had small nosebleeds. I also couldn't really go out in the sunlight, as it hurt my eyes a lot and my skin felt like it was burning."

5 / 10
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  • Fre...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2019

For Bacterial Skin Infection "I had a cyst removed, and Dr. prescribed for any bacterial infection that may occur after lancing boil/cyst. I have developed fluid in my lungs and a real bad severe dry cough. I am scared that this may have damaged me. I have no medical insurance right now and have been wheezing. Allergic to sulfur and prednisone, very sensitive to strong medicines."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Aar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 10, 2020

For Bacterial Skin Infection "I have cellulitis. I took the first dose of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, and my chest tightened up in about 4 hours, accompanied by shortness of breath if I move the slightest bit. This is how I found this blog through a Google search. Yup, one dose is all I'm taking."

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  • Sad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 9, 2022

For Bacterial Skin Infection "About to be on my way to the hospital because this medication has given me shortness of breath with congestion, so no matter how I try to breathe, I can't get my air. My infection has gotten worse, and I am having muscle pain with a weird taste in my mouth and frequent urination, my urine is also an uncommon color than my average. I am getting confused at work and messing up and have only slept 4 hrs a night during this past prescription. I also have acne, and it's only getting worse. Don't use this."

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