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What Causes Dizziness, Diarrhea And Fever After Stopping Bactrim DS?
I just stopped taking Bactrim DS. I was on the 9th day of a 10 day cycle. On the 3rd day of taking this I began getting lightheaded, by the 9th day I had a small fever, broke out in a rash on my legs and arms and my heartrate was elevated. I immediately stopped taking it and have been off it for 2 days now. I still have the rash and a little lightheadedness, fever is gone. Also I just started getting diarrhea. Is the diarrhea normal after coming off this med and how long would you expect these issues to go away?
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
The diarrhea can be a common side effect of the antibiotics. I suggest to use daily probiotics and an over the counter medication to treat the diarrhea such as Imodium. I also suggest using a plain diet and drink a lot of liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The diarrhea can be a common side effect of the antibiotics. I suggest to use daily probiotics and an over the counter medication to treat the diarrhea such as Imodium. I also suggest using a plain diet and drink a lot of liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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