Bactrim and Silenor drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim) and Silenor (doxepin hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include drug intolerance among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bactrim and Silenor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 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 Silenor?
Silenor has active ingredients of doxepin hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 635 Silenor users. Check the latest studies of Silenor.
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14 people who take Bactrim and Silenor together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Silenor, by gender? *:
female:
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Fungal infection
- Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
- Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Rash
- Scar
- Urine abnormality
- White blood cells urine positive
- Impaired gastric emptying
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Silenor, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Urine abnormality
- White blood cells urine positive
- Blood urine present
- Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
- Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
60+:
- Macular degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision)
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Ovarian cancer (cancer of ovary)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Rash
- Scar
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 64.29%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 21.43%
- Drowsiness: 3 people, 21.43%
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 14.29%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 14.29%
- Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.14%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Silenor:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Bactrim and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Silenor and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim and doxepin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Bactrim and Silenor, respectively), and Bactrim and Silenor (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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