Title: Risks of Bactrim, Septra, Septrin etc
Headings: Risks of Bactrim, Septra, Septrin etc
Risks of Bactrim, Septra, Septrin etc
PDR health on Bactrim
BACTRIM/BACTRIM DS

Content: Less common or rare side effects may include: Abdominal pain, allergic reactions, anemia, chills, convulsions, depression, diarrhea, eye irritation, fatigue, fever, hallucinations, headache, hepatitis, inability to fall or stay asleep, inability to urinate, increased urination, inflammation of heart muscle, inflammation of the mouth and/or tongue, itching, joint pain, kidney failure, lack of feeling or concern, lack of muscle coordination, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, meningitis (inflammation of the brain or spinal cord), muscle pain, nausea, nervousness, red, raised rash, redness and swelling of the tongue, ringing in the ears, scaling of dead skin due to inflammation, sensitivity to light, severe skin welts or swelling, skin eruptions, skin peeling, vertigo, weakness, yellowing of eyes and skin. PDR health advises that Bactrim should not be prescribed to anyone who is sensitive to or has ever had an allergic reaction to the drug’s components, or other sulfa drugs. Advise your doctor of any drug reactions you have experienced. Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take this medication if you have been diagnosed as having megaloblastic anemia, which is a blood disorder due to a deficiency of folic acid. This drug should not be given to infants less than 2 months of age. Bactrim is not recommended for preventative or prolonged use in middle ear infections and should not be used in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) or certain other strep infections. You should not take Bactrim if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Make sure your doctor knows if you have impaired kidney or liver function, have a folic acid deficiency, are a chronic alcoholic, are taking anticonvulsants, have been diagnosed as having malabsorption syndrome (abnormal intestinal absorption), are in a state of poor nutrition, or have severe allergies or bronchial asthma. Bactrim should be used cautiously under these conditions.