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Can Bactrim Help With HIV

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Bactrim?

Does Bactrim cause yeast infections? If so would it be worse in someone with HIV? Please answer we need to know if it is worth it to take this drug to help keep away other infections. Thank you so much for your time....
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Any broad-spectrum antibiotic, like Bactrim, can predispose you to yeast infections, whether you're HIV+ or HIV-. This is probably more likely to happen if you are HIV+. But if your T cells are low enough that your doctor wants to to take... Read more »

bactrim made me sick and tired

Dr. Bob,I'm a 37 year old black bodybuilder and have had HIV for at least 7 years. No major... Read more »

Bactrim, is it absolutely necessary

My girlfriend is HIV+, current CD4 220, viral load 10,000. Doctor recommends starting HAART now... Read more »
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An Overview of Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethaprim (Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim)

sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole, trye-METH-oh-prim Brand Name: Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Other Name(s): Cotrimoxazole, Sulfametoxazol - Trimetoprima, TMP-SMX, Trimethoprim Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs ... Read more »
Treatment Action Group

TAG at 10: The Year 1994

Jan 7: FDA approves Bactrim and Septra (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) for prevention against PCP -- fourteen years after the first AIDS PCP cases were reported. Jan 18: TAG meets with Genetics Institute about IL-12 study results. (The IL-12... Read more »
International Community of Women Living With HIV/AIDS

Twelve Statements to Improve the Situation of Women Living With HIV and AIDS Throughout the World

We need the following: Encouragement and support for the development of self-help groups and networks. The media to realistically portray us, not to stigmatise us. Accessible and affordable health care (conventional and complementary) and... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida Church Offers Help for Folks With HIV/AIDS

The Spring Hill United Church of Christ in November launched "Red Project," an educational and support group for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at the church. "For... Read more »
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HELP ! HELP ! Possible HIV Infection ???

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
This incident happened in a fast-food joint on 14 Jul 2000. It is my habit to rinse my mouth after every meal hence I went to toilet.

I squirted some "hand-wash" from its dispenser and proceeded to wash my hands then filled my mouth with tap-water... Read more »

Help need for my HIV+ bf from HIV+ girl !!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
hi everybody.
My boyfriend is HIV+ and has a wish !
Please could a HIV+ girl help us ????
Nothing sexual or similar. Please !
Thanks very much indeed.
Jeff

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please help I think I have syphillis and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
All patients who have syphilis should be tested for HIV infection and vice versa. HIV-infected patients may have abnormal (unusually high, low, or fluctuating titers) test results. False-negative results or delayed seroconversion have been... Read more »

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