What is Trimethoprim?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: TrimethoprimBrand:
An antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. Also used in combination with other drugs to treat certain types of pneumonia and to treat "travelers' diarrhea".
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How do members experience Trimethoprim?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 9 | 2 | |
| Prevent infection | 3 | 4 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 3 | 0 | |
| Asthma | 1 | 0 | |
| Bipolar depressive episodes | 1 | 15 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
new2theclub
evaluated on Jan 09, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for infection: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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What are people saying about Trimethoprim?
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72
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