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Belly Button Infection After Piercing. MRSA Tested. Blisters On The Inner Cheek After Taking Sulfamethoxazole. Should I Stop The Medication?
I got an infection after I had my belly button pierced. The doctor checked for mrsa haven t heard results yet. But he proscribed medicine called. Sulfamethoxazole . I have been taking it twice a day for two days now. I am now getting white blisters on my inner cheek by my teeth and on the opposite side on my back tongue . Should I stop taking this medicine? And do I need to go to the er? Or can I wait and see the doctor tomorrow?
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Reaction to Sulfa is well known
You should go the ER / get the issue clarified, before the next dose
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Reaction to Sulfa is well known
You should go the ER / get the issue clarified, before the next dose
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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