Bactrim ds and Generalised oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Generalised oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactrim ds (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Norvasc, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Generalised oedema 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 Generalised oedema?

Generalised oedema (swelling all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,091 drugs and 1,405 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Generalised oedema.

On Jul, 13, 2026

16,059 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactrim ds.
Among them, 21 people (0.13%) have Generalised oedema.

Could Bactrim ds cause Generalised oedema?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Bactrim ds when they have Generalised oedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Generalised oedema when taking Bactrim ds? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Generalised oedema when taking Bactrim ds? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bactrim ds? *

What are other side effects people have besides Generalised oedema? *

Fever: 13 people, 61.90%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 57.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 52.38%
Weakness: 11 people, 52.38%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 52.38%
Pneumonia: 11 people, 52.38%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 52.38%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 47.62%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 10 people, 47.62%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 47.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 52.38%
Cough: 10 people, 47.62%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 9 people, 42.86%
Nasal Discomfort: 9 people, 42.86%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 9 people, 42.86%
Asthma: 9 people, 42.86%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 9 people, 42.86%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 9 people, 42.86%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 9 people, 42.86%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 9 people, 42.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Generalised oedema and when was it recovered:

Generalised oedema in Bactrim ds

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

Generalised oedema and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (216 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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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Generalised oedema:

Generalised oedema (1,091 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Generalised oedema:

Generalised oedema (1,405 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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