I went to the doctor's on monday and they told me I had an infection. (u.t.i) And they prescribed bactrim to me. But I'm not sure as to what the side effects of them are. Because after I take the pill I begin to get cold and start to shiver. I'm not sure if this is normal or not. And then after a few hours of taking the pill, I start to burn up and start to sweat. So I ask do you know anything about this antibiotic?

I also took Bactrim (and am currently taking it) without any side effects. I would contact your doctor immediately to ask what you should do.

I looked up bactrim online - the technical name for it is Sulfameth/Trimethoprim, and here're just a few side effects I found for it:

"Frequently Reported Side Effects of Sulfamethoxazole

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You should still talk to your doctor to be on the safe side.

well you should look at the pamplet that comes with the bactrim, my son is on a small dose of Bactrim on a daily basis since he has an immune diffecincy and he has no side affects but he is 7 months old and can't talk But he acts like he did before he was on it. Good luck

It's pretty basic so you shouldn't be experiencing any ide effects like that. if you are ten you should stop using it because you might be allergic to it.

What are the possible side effects of Bactrim, aka sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ?

Stop taking sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);



unusual bleeding or bruising; or



yellow skin or eyes.



Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take your medication and talk to your doctor if you experience



headache, fatigue, or dizziness;



nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, or diarrhea;



weakness; or



increased sensitivity to the sun.

I have used bactrim and never had any side effects. Did you get any instructions with the medications?? It usally lists what to watch for on the paperwork for the med....

Bactrim contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and is supplied in tablets and a liquid suspension. It is used to treat infections such as urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and so on.

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oh, i see.. so that's how it is..

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my cousin took it when he had a UTI..

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Bactrim has the following side effects:
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Allergic skin reactions (such as a rash or itching).
Severe ones are:
Signs of anemia, such as fatigue and pale skin
Signs of low white blood cells, such as frequent infections
Signs of low blood platelets, such as easy bruising or bleeding
Signs of kidney damage, such as very decreased urination
Signs of liver damage, such as yellow eyes or skin (jaundice), upper right abdominal pain, light-colored stools, or dark urine
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
A cough or shortness of breath
Hallucinations
Depression
Signs of high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), including:

Abnormal sensations, such as burning, tingling, or pricking
Muscle weakness
Low heart rate (bradycardia)

Seizures
Watery or bloody diarrhea (which may occur long after you stop taking Bactrim)
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:

An unexplained rash
Hives
Itching
Unexplained swelling (especially of the lips, mouth, or throat)
Wheezing or other breathing problems.

You should contact your doctor once you get this symptoms

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