Constipation in Bactrim - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Constipation, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,618 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jun, 10, 2026

25 people who have Constipation while taking Bactrim were studied.

Severity of Constipation *:

least: 4 %
moderate: 40 %
severe: 52 %
most severe: 4 %

When people recovered from Constipation *:

while on drug: 10.53 %
after off the drug: 10.53 %
not yet: 78.95 %

Effectiveness of Bactrim *:

not at all: 4.76 %
somewhat: 19.05 %
moderate: 33.33 %
high: 33.33 %
very high: 9.52 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 5 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 10 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 15 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 70 %

Time on Bactrim *:

Gender of people when taking Bactrim *:

female: 64 %
male: 36 %

Age of people when taking Bactrim *:

Conditions people have *:

Allergies: 2 people, 8.00%
Urinary Tract Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.00%
Skin Infection: 2 people, 8.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.00%
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland): 2 people, 8.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 8.00%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 4.00%
Herpes Zoster: 1 person, 4.00%
Folliculitis (infection of hair root): 1 person, 4.00%

Other drugs people take besides Bactrim *:

Other side effects people have besides Constipation *:

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.00%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 8.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 8.00%
Dizziness: 2 people, 8.00%
Vision Problems: 1 person, 4.00%
Dry Throat: 1 person, 4.00%
Hair Loss: 1 person, 4.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 4.00%
Fever: 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Bactrim and have Constipation?

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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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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Bactrim). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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