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Posted by suki444 (Member # 18960) on :

Hi
I have to add in Bactrim DS (Septrin Forte) x2 daily to the Cipro I am currently on.

Just wanted to know if anyone else has tried Bactrim and how they got on?

Has anyone taken it in combination and were there any side effects?

Many thanks for any info,
Emma

Posted by bpeck (Member # 3235) on :

Yes- I took Bactrim in combination with Mino.

When I started adding in the Bactrim (after being on Mino) I immediately spiked a fever, for really achey joints and flet like I had the flu. I suspended Bactrim for a few days, then weaned myself up on the bactrim (all the while still taking Mino). I beleive this was an effective combo for me - but it took a while to get up to 500 mg doses of the bactrim. I didn't rush - I'd cut the dose back if I got non-functional.

Barb