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Is Sulfatrim DS 800/160mg Advisable For Chronic Fatigue, Low Energy, And Pelvic Pain?
I ve just been prescribed sulfatrim ds 800/160mg for UTI after urine test. The only symptoms I ve had are chronic fatigue, low energy, pelvic pain (thought it was due to my lower back pain. Have crohn s. After reading about the side effects, why would my dr. prescribe this drug knowing that part of crohn s is chronic diarrehea.
Mon, 2 Mar 2020
Hi,
It is advisable to treat susceptible bacterial infections. Sulfatrim is a combination of antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) which is commonly prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria (such as middle ear, respiratory, and UTI). It is not advisable for chronic fatigue, low energy and pelvic pain associated with Crohn's disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is advisable to treat susceptible bacterial infections. Sulfatrim is a combination of antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) which is commonly prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria (such as middle ear, respiratory, and UTI). It is not advisable for chronic fatigue, low energy and pelvic pain associated with Crohn's disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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