What is Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole)?
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Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, also known as SMX-TMP or cotrimoxazole, is a combination of sulfamethoxazole, an antibacterial sulfonamide, and trimethoprim. The combination eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of infections, including pneumonia and urinary tract and intestinal infections.
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How do members experience Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Prevent infection | 217 | 93 | |
Urinary tract infection | 163 | 40 | |
Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 119 | 11 | |
Hidradenitis suppurativa | 57 | 1 | |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 56 | 13 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Nausea | 7 | |
Diarrhea | 5 | |
Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
Anxious mood | 2 | |
Fever | 2 | |
Sensitivity to medications | 2 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 20 | |
Moderate | 19 | |
Mild | 44 | |
None | 156 |
Member evaluations
desrat
evaluated on Aug 23, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for cysts: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Tnkrbell
evaluated on Nov 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
pheonix61
evaluated on Jan 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for urinary tract infection: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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