Bactrim ds and Enlarged prostate - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enlarged prostate is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactrim ds (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aleve, and have Dyskinesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enlarged prostate when taking Bactrim ds. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,059 people who have side effects when taking Bactrim ds from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bactrim ds?

Bactrim ds has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 17,027 Bactrim ds users. Check the latest studies of Bactrim ds.

What is Enlarged prostate?

Enlarged prostate is found to be associated with 841 drugs and 1,396 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enlarged prostate.

On Jul, 11, 2026

16,059 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactrim ds.
Among them, 11 people (0.07%) have Enlarged prostate.

Could Bactrim ds cause Enlarged prostate?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Bactrim ds when they have Enlarged prostate? *

What is the age of people who have Enlarged prostate when taking Bactrim ds? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bactrim ds? *

What are other side effects people have besides Enlarged prostate? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 54.55%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 45.45%
Back Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Diabetes: 4 people, 36.36%
Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 36.36%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 36.36%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 4 people, 36.36%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
Hearing Loss: 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 3 people, 27.27%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 3 people, 27.27%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 9.09%
Urination - Painful: 1 person, 9.09%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 9.09%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 9.09%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Bactrim ds) and Bactrim ds (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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