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Is Prolonged Intake Of Bactrim Prophylaxis Safe?
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that I understand the amount of pain you have gone through and have all the concern for you .
Now regarding the bactrim prophylaxis that your doctor is giving , yes its a common thing and we also prescribe it for years in patients having a risk factor for developing infections . Since you had hepatitis B and the medicines you have taken have taken a toll on your immune system plus you had pneumonia earlier and were also on ventilator . So in my opinion your doctor is right in giving you bactrim . When give in prophylaxis its dose is less than normal so side effects are not much. Side effects of taking medicine will be low as compared to getting another infection .
Next regarding pain medicines , you have to tell the details of pain medicines that you are taking then only I can guide you regarding that.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Dear Madam,
Thanks for reverting back.
Yes you can consider the option of pump , it provides very good pain control all round the clock . The drugs that you will be using are more or less safe except for minor side effects like constipation , drowsiness etc. But in right amount I dont think you will have much problem and your body will adjust to it soon. Dont feel the noose , if it works for you your quality of life will be improved a lot, so go for it.
Dr. Shruti
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Dear Madam,
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Well paralysis is a rare possibility in case of overdose , if you maintain the drug levels and be watchful about it , this a remote possibility. This is a certified treatment and I think there is no harm in having that plus your treating doctor also agrees on the same.
Dr. Shruti
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Dear XXXXXXX
Thank you posting your query.
It is very sorry to hear this . Xanax contains alprazolam which is not that addictive so you be rest assured . You can take this for pain relief and sleep if it helps you . Till the time you didnt get any pain medicine prescribed to you can continue to take it without worrying .You will need to keep your spirits high to fight out of this situation.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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