Sulfa Allergy: Side Effects & Safe Drug Alternatives

Dealing with a sulfa allergy requires a comprehensive list of safe drug alternatives. Learn the common side effects of sulfa antibiotics and how to avoid dangerous reactions.

Drug List for Sulfa Allergy

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, ND

Sulfa allergy is the allergic response that occurs from the presence of the compound structure SO2NH2. This compound can be found in the molecular makeup of many different drugs. The term "sulfa"

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Side Effects of Sulfa Antibiotics

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Kari Oakes

Sulfa antibiotics are used to treat many common infections, but this drug class can cause a variety of side effects. A common oral formula, called TMP-SMX (Bactrim or Septra) combines sulfamethoxazole with the antibiotic trimethoprim.

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