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How Can An Allergic Skin Reaction Caused By Bactrim Be Treated?

I think I am having an allergic reaction to Bactrim. I have swelling in my private area that happened right after I took one dose of bactrim. Is there a way to stop the reaction or do I just have to wait it out? Also last time the swelling happened a few weeks ago after taking one dose of bactrim my skin peeled.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you take anti-histaminic like tablet Cetrizine twice daily.
This will stop the reaction.
Also avoid taking Bactrim in the future.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can An Allergic Skin Reaction Caused By Bactrim Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you take anti-histaminic like tablet Cetrizine twice daily. This will stop the reaction. Also avoid taking Bactrim in the future. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.