Bactrim and Alinia drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim) and Alinia (nitazoxanide). Common drug interactions include kaposi's sarcoma among females and confusional state among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bactrim and Alinia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bactrim?

Bactrim has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 89,117 Bactrim users. Check the latest studies of Bactrim.

What is Alinia?

Alinia has active ingredients of nitazoxanide. eHealthMe is studying from 560 Alinia users. Check the latest studies of Alinia.

On Jul, 16, 2026

27 people who take Bactrim and Alinia together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Alinia, by gender? *:

female:

Kaposi's sarcoma (a tumour caused by human herpes virus)
Diarrhoea
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Cholecystitis infective (infection of gallbladder capable to infect other organs)
Decreased immune responsiveness
Food poisoning (poison in food)
Gastroenteritis norovirus (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by norovirus infection)
Gastrointestinal infection (infection of stomach and intestine)
Gastrointestinal viral infection (virus infection of gastrointestinal tract)

male:

Confusional state
Gastroenteritis cryptosporidial (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by cryptosporidial infection)
Bone loss
Chronic kidney disease
Emotional distress
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions)
Pain
Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
Tooth loss

What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Alinia, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Abdominal pain upper

20-29:

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Asthenia (weakness)
Bone density decreased
Bone loss
Chronic kidney disease
Diarrhoea
Emotional distress
Fanconi syndrome acquired (self developed genetic disease of kidney damage due to defective transport system)
Immunosuppression

30-39:

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Bone density decreased
Bone loss
Cholecystitis infective (infection of gallbladder capable to infect other organs)
Chronic kidney disease
Decreased immune responsiveness
Diarrhoea
Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
Emotional distress

40-49:

Drug hypersensitivity
Liver disorder (liver diseases)

50-59:

Abdominal discomfort
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

60+:

Kaposi's sarcoma (a tumour caused by human herpes virus)
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue)
Diarrhoea
Abdominal distension
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Haemorrhoidal haemorrhage (bleeding from the haemorrhoids)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diarrhea: 13 people, 48.15%
Hiv Infection: 8 people, 29.63%
Gastroenteritis Cryptosporidial (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by cryptosporidial infection): 8 people, 29.63%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 25.93%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 6 people, 22.22%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 22.22%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 14.81%
Amyloidosis (a tumour within which amyloid is produced): 3 people, 11.11%
Cytomegalovirus Colitis (an inflammation of the colon from virus): 3 people, 11.11%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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