Bactrim ds and Faeces discolored - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Faeces discolored is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactrim ds (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Flomax, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Faeces discolored 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 Faeces discolored?

Faeces discolored is found to be associated with 1,250 drugs and 1,831 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Faeces discolored.

On Jul, 03, 2026

16,059 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactrim ds.
Among them, 26 people (0.16%) have Faeces discolored.

Could Bactrim ds cause Faeces discolored?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Bactrim ds when they have Faeces discolored? *

What is the gender of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Bactrim ds? *

female: 16 %
male: 84 %

What is the age of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Bactrim ds? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bactrim ds? *

What are other side effects people have besides Faeces discolored? *

Diarrhea: 10 people, 38.46%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 30.77%
Constipation: 7 people, 26.92%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 26.92%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Distension: 5 people, 19.23%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 19.23%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 19.23%
Cough: 5 people, 19.23%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 19.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 5 people, 19.23%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 3 people, 11.54%
B-Cell Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (blood cancer affecting b cells): 3 people, 11.54%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 11.54%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 11.54%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 3 people, 11.54%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 2 people, 7.69%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 7.69%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Faeces discolored and when was it recovered:

Faeces discolored in Bactrim ds

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim:

Faeces discolored and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (256 reports)

Sub-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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Faeces discolored (1,831 conditions)

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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