Are there any drug interactions with this medication?
Please note not all drug interactions have been listed.
Amantadine, cyclosporine, indomethacin, leucovorin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, "ACE inhibitor" heart or blood pressure medication (benazepril, enalapril, lisinopril, quinapril, ramipril, and others), and diuretics or "water pills" (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, and others).
What are the upsides of this medication? The downsides?
Upsides
• Bacterial resistance is less likely to develop with Bactrim than if either ingredient (sulfamethoxazole or trimethoprim) is taken alone.
• Bactrim is available as a generic under the name sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim which comes in a reduced price.
Downsides
• May lower blood sugar levels in people without diabetes.
• Elderly people may be more susceptible to the side effects of Bactrim.
Is it okay to share this medication with someone who also suffers the same condition as I do?
No. It is never okay to share medications with others because we all react differently to drugs and each patient must be prescribed the appropriate amount for that person individually. What may work for you could seriously harm another person.