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i have pink eye and dr. gave me two different antibiotcs ...

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i have pink eye and dr. gave me two different antibiotcs ..keflex and bactrim..i am having an allergic reaction to one of them..(rash and swelling on both hands and other places ) how do i know which antibiotic im allergic too? i have stopped taking both and am taking benedryl to try to get rid of the rash and swelling..sincerely jodi

 

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February 16 1:15 PM (9 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Hello, Jodi,

Statistically, it is most likely that you are allergic to the Bactrim, which is a sulfa drug (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Many, many people have a problem with it. You should call your ophthalmologist or primary prescriber who is treating you and report the allergy. They may want to prescribe a different antibiotic in its place.

 

 



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