PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for June, 2003: Re: allergy to bactrim

Re: allergy to bactrim

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.

anonymous@obgyn.net

Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:28:40 -0500 (CDT)

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>Just before trying to conceive, I had an allergic rash reaction to Bactrim (antibiotic). My symptoms (rash and swollen glands) lasted while trying to conceive although I was finished with the antibiotic. Could this interfere with becoming pregnant? Also, should I be concerned with my folic acid count? I know Bactrim can inhibit folic acid but I was taking folic acid for the prior three months before trying to conceive. My dose is 1 mg.
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>Just before trying to conceive, I had an allergic
>rash reaction to Bactrim (antibiotic). My symptoms (rash and swollen
>glands) lasted while trying to conceive although I was finished with the
>antibiotic. Could this interfere with becoming pregnant? Also,
>should I be concerned with my folic acid count? I know Bactrim can inhibit
>folic acid but I was taking folic acid for the prior three months before trying
>to conceive. My dose is 1 mg.
>
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-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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