Bactrim and Neutrophil count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neutrophil count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Spiriva, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neutrophil count increased when taking Bactrim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,509 people who have side effects when taking Bactrim 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 Neutrophil count increased?

Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell) is found to be associated with 945 drugs and 1,170 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neutrophil count increased.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

86,509 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactrim.
Among them, 110 people (0.13%) have Neutrophil count increased.

Could Bactrim cause Neutrophil count increased?

Among these 110 people:

How long have people been on Bactrim when they have Neutrophil count increased? *

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What is the gender of people who have Neutrophil count increased when taking Bactrim? *

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What is the age of people who have Neutrophil count increased when taking Bactrim? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Bactrim:

Bactrim (89,117 reports)

Neutrophil count increased treatments and more:

Neutrophil count increased (14,463 reports)

How severe was Neutrophil count increased and when was it recovered:

Neutrophil count increased in Bactrim

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

Neutrophil count increased and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (286 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 Neutrophil count increased:

Neutrophil count increased (945 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Neutrophil count increased:

Neutrophil count increased (1,170 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) and Bactrim (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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