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Ingredients → Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfa
Oral Medication
C24H29N7O6S
TARGETS:
Inflammation
BENEFITS:
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Improves moderate-to-severe acne
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Reduces acne located on the chest and back
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Helps get active lesions under control while topical treatments kick in
2016
Comparative analysis of adverse drug reactions to tetracyclines: results of a French national survey and review of the literature.
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2007
Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Cutis
2007
Oral Spironolactone in Post-teenage Female Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
1980
A comparison of low dosage trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole with oxytetracycline in acne vulgaris.
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Cutis
1972
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in acne vulgaris: a double-blind study.
Dermatologica
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, mild itching and rash. Oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections can occur with prolonged use. Long-term use can also cause a decrease in blood cell counts. This drug may rarely cause a severe drug rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. You should stop this medication immediately if you develop sores in the eyes, mouth or genital area or a severe rash. Allergic reaction to this medication is rare. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching/swelling (especially of face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble breathing. You should not use this medication if you have severe liver or kidney disease or anemia caused by folic acid deficiency. Women who are pregnant should not use this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Contact your dermatology provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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