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11-14-2008, 12:31 AM | #1 | |||
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Hi Everybody,
I'm on my second day of Bactrim DS 800 mg twice a day. I have muscle aches and headache like the flu. Also, there's a rash on my legs and stomach. I don't have a fever but I feel very uncomfortable. Does that sound like an allergy? I had to call the office and call off work for the morning. I'm taking this for a UTI.
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11-14-2008, 01:07 AM | #2 | |||
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It sure does sound like an allergy to me Wiz.
Are you allergic to Penicillin perhaps? I ask, because often people who are allergic to the penicillins are often allergic to the sulphas as well. Here's a list of the side effects of Sulphas (and Bactrim is a Sulpha drug). More common side effects may include: * Hives * lack or loss of appetite * nausea * skin rash * vomiting 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 Ref: http://www.inhousepharmacy.co.uk/inf...-patients.html The rash worries me, and my advice would be to stop taking the Bactrim and contact your doctor. It sounds like you may be allergic to this medication.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ewizabeth (11-14-2008) |
11-14-2008, 07:46 AM | #3 | |||
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can be different....hives are not as common.
The rash comes instead. Stop the drug immediately and drink lots of water and take Benadryl (not Claritin ) If you continue with it, it can lead to nerve damage or other more serious things. If it does not clear up-- you might need a Medrol Dospak. Sulfonamide allergies are very serious and toxic. Report to the doctor, ASAP, since you need supervision and a replacement drug. Good luck!
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11-14-2008, 11:29 AM | #4 | |||
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Hey Wiz~ Anne and mrsD gave you some excellent advice. I have a penicillin allergy and remember having a rash on my torso and arms. DD has an allergy to sulfur and when she took it, her students told her she had polka dots. She called me and I told her to get to the Dr; she went to the ER and they gave her an inj of something. *it's been a while, so can't remember what it was*
Please see your Dr. Feel better bud!!!!
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11-14-2008, 11:57 AM | #5 | |||
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Thanks everybody,
Wow, I think it is an allergic reaction then. I had the rash, muscle aches, headache and now chills this morning. I called the doctor so they're supposed to call back with soon. I took four pills, I hope I didn't do any damage. The last one was 7pm last night. I'll take some benadryl with my pills this morning.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Koala77 (11-14-2008) |
11-15-2008, 06:12 PM | #6 | ||
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A number of years ago I was prescribed Bactrim. I took one and then a half of one. I felt funny like sick in my head or heavy. I called the pharmacist and she told me to absolutely not take anymore of those pills. I suspect it would have turned out bad. It is something I will never take again.
I am not allergic to penicillan though.
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