Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Carolyn - Bactrim is a nice antibiotic to take " to keep the wolf from the door " . It is generally not prescribed in acute cases, but sounds perfect in your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Blank, Carolyn, I found this about Bactrim on the Web (http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/BAC1046.HTM): ------------------------------------------------------------ Why is this drug prescribed? Bactrim, an antibacterial combination drug, is prescribed for the treatment of certain urinary tract infections, severe middle ear infections in children, long-lasting or frequently recurring bronchitis in adults that has increased in seriousness, inflammation of the intestine due to a severe bacterial infection, and travelers' diarrhea in adults. Bactrim is also prescribed for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, and for prevention of this type of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems. Most important fact about this drug Sulfamethoxazole, an ingredient in Bactrim, is one of a group of drugs called sulfonamides, which prevent the growth of bacteria in the body. Rare but sometimes fatal reactions have occurred with use of sulfonamides. These reactions include s- syndrome (severe eruptions around the mouth, anus, or eyes), progressive disintegration of the outer layer of the skin, sudden and severe liver damage, a severe blood disorder (agranulocytosis), and a lack of red and white blood cells because of a bone marrow disorder. Notify your doctor at the first sign of an adverse reaction such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, abnormal skin paleness, reddish or purplish skin spots, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Frequent blood counts by a doctor are recommended for patients taking sulfonamide drugs. ------------------------------------------------------------ This sounds scary to me! Aren't there equally effective antibiotics or combinations that pose less risk?. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Carolyn - might this have something to do with the cough from which you have been suffering so long? Is this a separate thing? In the meantime, take care of yourself, put your feet up, and get better. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I'm sure my congested chest makes a nice home for all bugs. The question is how to avoid pneumonia again, and none of my doctors had an idea on the subject since I don't want to be on prophylactic antibiotics. Thanks for your caring, . Carolyn --- jb50192@... wrote: > Carolyn - might this have something to do with the > cough from which you have > been suffering so long? Is this a separate thing? In > the meantime, take care > of yourself, put your feet up, and get better. > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top > rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Dear Carolyn, I wish you a speedy recovery in your r & r. Being very active myself, I dread the day that this stuff is going to slow me down. Hopefully you can find some new activities to fill the time -- good books, movies, music and company, I hope. Wishing you a happy new year. Geraldine --- Sherry <sdavis@...> wrote: > Dear Carolyn, > I wish you comfort while you practice higher doses > of R & R. > > Sherry > > writes: > > > >I just returned from four days in the hospital with > my > >first pneumonia, in spite of vaccination this fall > and > >normal blood levels. Fortunately it was caused by > >strep pneumococcus which responds to antibiotics, > so > >I got a four day round of intravenous Levaquin plus > >septasamine, and now I am taking Levaquin orally at > >home. The doctors say it takes weeks for full > recovery > >and that my job now is r & r. Wish me luck in my > >struggle to stay less active than usual. Carolyn > > > >__________________________________________________________ > >Looking for last minute shopping deals? > >Find them fast with Search. [ > >http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > >]http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thank you and the others who have sent me good wishes. Carolyn --- Geraldine Michalik <drmichalik@...> wrote: > Dear Carolyn, > I wish you a speedy recovery in your r & r. Being > very > active myself, I dread the day that this stuff is > going to slow me down. Hopefully you can find some > new activities to fill the time -- good books, > movies, music and company, I hope. > Wishing you a happy new year. > Geraldine > > > > --- Sherry <sdavis@...> wrote: > > > Dear Carolyn, > > I wish you comfort while you practice higher doses > > of R & R. > > > > Sherry > > > > writes: > > > > > >I just returned from four days in the hospital > with > > my > > >first pneumonia, in spite of vaccination this > fall > > and > > >normal blood levels. Fortunately it was caused by > > >strep pneumococcus which responds to antibiotics, > > so > > >I got a four day round of intravenous Levaquin > plus > > >septasamine, and now I am taking Levaquin orally > at > > >home. The doctors say it takes weeks for full > > recovery > > >and that my job now is r & r. Wish me luck in my > > >struggle to stay less active than usual. Carolyn > > > > > > >__________________________________________________________ > > >Looking for last minute shopping deals? > > >Find them fast with Search. [ > > > >http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > > >]http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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