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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
May 26, 2019 eddie asked Can I take Protonix and Bactrim DS at the same time? At a glance There is no drug interaction between Bactrim DS and Protonix. However, most sources recommend to take drugs like Protoninx (i.e. PPI drugs) on an empty stomach for best effects. Answer There is no known drug interaction between Protonix (pantoprazole) and Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim). They are considered safe to take together.Nevertheless, both drugs do have some general recommendations on how to take them for the best effect, which is detailed in the next sections below.Perhaps most importantly, it should be noted that even though there is no 'drug-interaction' between Protonix and Bactrim DS, Protonix is likely to be most effective if given 30 to 60 minutes before any other drug or food.How To Take Bactrim DSBactrim DS contains two antibiotic drugs:SulfamethoxazoleTrimethoprimThe dose of Bactrim DS you take, and how often you take it, will depend on what you are treating.For example, for the treatment of uncomplicated UTI infections, it is recommended to be taken twice daily (12 hours apart) for 3 days. For the treatment of bronchitis, it is recommended to be taken twice daily (12 hours apart) for 14 days.[1]Be sure to follow the directions of the prescription your doctor/pharmacy has given you.In terms of actually taking the drug, it can be taken with or without food, but generally, food is recommended to be eaten at the same time.Nausea and other associated gastrointestinal effects (e.g. cramping, diarrhea) are among the
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