What are the side effects of Sulfamethoxazole?

Answer 1

Sulfamethoxazole side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 166.2 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection and was treated with Sulfamethoxazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, hyperkalaemia. Sulfamethoxazole dosage: 1600/320MG

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Answer 2

I have just been hospitalised and took Alprim (Trimethoprim) as part of my treatment for 8 days. After 2 days my mouth started bleeding spontaneously. As each day continued my gums were very swollen, my mouth was ulcerated, my teeth began to feel loose and the bleeding got more severe. I spoke to the nurses and doctors who said they did not know what was causing it and I shouldn't worry. I also becan to feel nauseous, started vomiting, shaking and over the whole 8 days had no bowel movement despite taking Coloxyl, Fibrogel, having 3 enemas, etc. I was in a lot of abdominal discomfort and pain. I get out of hospital and do a 2 minute search on the net to find that these are all common reactions to Trimethoprim.

Answer 3

These include sudden and severe liver damage; serious blood problems; breakdown of the outer layer of the skin; and a condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome (erythema multiforme), in which people get blisters around the mouth, eyes, or anus.