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What Are The Effects Of Taking Sulfamethoxazole On Pregnancy?

I was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole and im suppose to be taken for 3 months. After a month on it I suspected I was pregnant and quit taking the prescription. This has been a month ago. I am approx. 2 weeks late for my period. I have had a child before and have experienced a lot of strange symptoms that I had while I was pregnant before. I only weigh about 115 pds and im suddenly and rapidly getting bigger in my lower stomach/ uterus area. I didnt have any difficulties in my first trimester like this with my first child. For the last 2-3 weeks I have taken probably 5-6 pregnancy tests and they have all been false... Is it possible that this prescription is causing me to get a false negative test result?
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Dentist, Periodontics 's  Response
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Basically i am dentist but looking into your query sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim both the drugs not indicated in preganacy as it may lead to grey baby syndrome when used in combination.In your nothing to worry since you are in early pregnancy but you definite attention from your gynaec doctor.So kindly visit your doctor immediately without any delay 'coz you also mention unusual symptoms when compared with your first preganancy.Hope this helps you
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What Are The Effects Of Taking Sulfamethoxazole On Pregnancy?

Hi Basically i am dentist but looking into your query sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim both the drugs not indicated in preganacy as it may lead to grey baby syndrome when used in combination.In your nothing to worry since you are in early pregnancy but you definite attention from your gynaec doctor.So kindly visit your doctor immediately without any delay coz you also mention unusual symptoms when compared with your first preganancy.Hope this helps you