Suprax vs. Bactrim
- Are Suprax and Bactrim the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Suprax?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Bactrim?
- What Is Suprax?
- What Is Bactrim?
- What Drugs Interact With Suprax?
- What Drugs Interact With Bactrim?
- How Should Suprax Be Taken?
- How Should Bactrim Be Taken?
Are Suprax and Bactrim the Same Thing?
Suprax (cefixime) and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) are antibiotics used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Suprax and Bactrim are different types of antibiotics. Suprax is a cephalosporin antibiotic and Bactrim is a combination of a sulfonamide antimicrobial (a “sulfa” drug) and a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor antibacterial.
- Side effects of Suprax and Bactrim that are similar include nausea, loss of appetite, and dizziness.
- Side effects of Suprax that are different from Bactrim include stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headache, anxiety, drowsiness, increased nighttime urination, runny nose, sore throat, cough, and vaginal itching or discharge.
- Side effects of Bactrim that are different from Suprax include vomiting, painful or swollen tongue, spinning sensation (vertigo), ringing in the ears, tiredness, and sleep problems (insomnia).
- Suprax may interact with other drugs.
- Bactrim may interact with amantadine, cyclosporine, indomethacin, leucovorin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine; ACE inhibitors, heart or blood pressure medications, and diuretics (water pills).
What Are Possible Side Effects of Suprax?
Common side effects of Suprax include:
- stomach upset/pain,
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- constipation,
- loss of appetite,
- gas,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- anxiety,
- drowsiness,
- increased night-time urination,
- runny nose,
- sore throat,
- cough, or
- vaginal itching or discharge.
Tell your doctor if you experience rare but very serious side effects of Suprax including:
- severe stomach or abdominal pain,
- persistent nausea or vomiting,
- yellowing eyes or skin,
- dark urine,
- unusual tiredness,
- new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever),
- easy bruising or bleeding,
- change in the amount of urine, or
- mental/mood changes (such as confusion).
What Are Possible Side Effects of Bactrim?
Common side effects of Bactrim include:
- loss of appetite,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- painful or swollen tongue,
- dizziness,
- spinning sensation,
- ringing in your ears,
- tiredness, or
- sleep problems (insomnia).
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Bactrim including:
- bruising or bleeding,
- aplastic anemia,
- jaundice,
- hepatic necrosis,
- mouth sores,
- joint aches,
- severe skin rashes,
- itching, and
- sore throat.