
What Causes Change In Vision While On Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?

Stop Sulfameth/Trimethoprim use ,,,,
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You are reporting to have started to use Sulfameth/Trimethoprim and after that you have vision changes and lower blood sugar level.
Sulfameth/Trimethoprim can cause these side effects. It's use is associated with vision changes.
Also in diabetic patients Sulfameth/Trimethoprim use is associated with changes in blood sugar level. This is why in such cases like yours,in clinical practice I change the dose of diabetic treatment according to blood sugar level.
2. If I were your treating doctor since you have two side effects of Sulfameth/Trimethoprim use than I would prefere to stop it and start ciprofloxacin.
At your case there is no reason changing the dose of antidiabetic treatment since you have and another known side effect of Sulfameth/Trimethoprim like vision changes.
So please stop Sulfameth/Trimethoprim use and start ciprofloxacin twice per day.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida


Was reading up on other antibiotics.....they all seem to have the same side affects to include vision changes. To date, my vision is fine and I have taken 5 total doses of the 20 prescribed of sulfameth/trimeth.
Appreciate your help. Thanks
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
I am glad to know that you are in good condition, without any side effect from the treatment.
Yes I agree with you that it may be an transitional period. It may happen that the side effects diaspear after some doses use and the organism started to better tolerate the drug.
Otherwise if these signs will repeat again I strongly suggest to shnage the medication.
Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida


I am on my 5th day of 2 antibiotics......NO PAIN.....feel great.......of course, my pain level prior was 1 to 2 and some times no pain.....had a light case of diverticulosis.
I was on a liquid diet for 2 1/2 days......have transitioned yesterday at 11AM and today to creme of chicken soup with a weenie and piece of XXXXXXX Cheese with followed by 1/3 cup of Fiber One Cereal (yesterday and today).
Bowel movement yesterday was just brown water and today just a little this morning.....WHEN will I have a regular bowel movement? Do I need a laxative or am I rushing it? I was always regular every morning for 15 years. Advice, please. Getting ready for a hamburg XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back and sorry for my late.
There is no need to use laxatives at your case.
It will need near 10 -15 days ti have regular bowel movements.
Meantime continue to take care of your diet.
Dr.Klerida

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