You can buy Bactrim or the generic, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, at most pharmacies, but you need a prescription. You can get a prescription after an appointment with a Sesame provider.

In need of a Bactrim prescription? Book a same-day appointment on the Sesame website to treat your infection today.

Bactrim is generally well tolerated, but can cause some predictable side effects. Common side effects of Bactrim include:

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Indigestion
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Ringing in the ears
• Skin rash
• Sun sensitivity
• Vomiting

Bactrim comes as a single-strength tablet, which is 400 mg/80 mg, and a double-strength tablet, which is 800mg/160mg.

The usual dosage for Bactrim will depend on the type of infection. People with kidney disease may require dosage adjustments to prevent damage. The typical dosage for Bactrim is 1 to 2 DS tablets twice a day.

Be sure to take Bactrim with a full glass of water or milk. Food may also decrease stomach irritation and side effects.

Bactrim is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Bactrim is effective against the following:

• Bronchitis
• Ear infections
• Traveler’s diarrhea
• Shigellosis
• UTIs
• Certain types of pneumonia

It can also be used off-label to treat other infections such as skin infections, SIBO, mastitis, and meningitis.

No, Bactrim is only available by prescription from a licensed provider.

If you are looking for a prescription, book an appointment with a Sesame provider. Providers are available 24/7 in all 50 states. If Bactrim is prescribed for you, a prescription can be sent to a local pharmacy for same-day pickup.

Yes, Bactrim is very effective against E.Coli, which is a common cause of urinary tract infections. Bactrim can be used for UTIs in men and women. In some cases the bacteria can be resistant to Bactrim, and another antibiotic will be used.

Bactrim requires a prescription from a licensed provider. There are OTC medications that can help treat UTI symptoms, but will not clear the infection. Schedule an appointment today with a Sesame provider to start feeling better.

Bactrim may not be safe or appropriate for everyone. People with any of the following conditions should be cautious about using Bactrim:

• Alcohol use disorder
• Asthma
• G6PD deficiency
• Folate deficiency
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Malnutrition
• Thyroid disease
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Those with a sulfa allergy should not take Bactrim, as it contains sulfamethoxazole, which is a sulfonamide antibiotic.

Bactrim interacts with many medications. Speak with your provider if you take any of the following medications:

• ACE-inhibitors
• Amantadine
• ARBs
• Cyclosporine
• Diabetic medications
• Digoxin
• Dofetalide
• Dronabinol
• Methenamine
• Methotrexate
• NSAIDs
• Thiazide diuretics
• Warfarin

This is not a list of all drug interactions with Bactrim.