Dr. Woessner answers the question: 'Allergic Reaction To Sulfa, Antibiotics?' — -- Question: I am afraid to take antibiotics after a reaction to sulfa. How do I know that another antibiotic won't ...

A sulfa allergy occurs when a person has an allergic reaction to drugs that contain chemicals called sulfonamides. Symptoms may include a rash, difficulty breathing, and more. Sulfa is present in ...

Despite having similar names and symptoms, sulfa and sulfite allergies are different. Sulfa refers to sulfonamides, known as sulfa drugs, while sulfite is commonly found in wine, processed food, and ...

Antibiotics and Other Sulfonamides to Avoid If You Have a Sulfa Allergy Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Sulfa drugs are synthetic (man-made) medications made from sulfanilamide that ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in fairly good health. I recently was prescribed Bactrim (a sulfa drug) for an ear infection but didn’t know I am allergic to sulfa. I had a severe reaction to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 78-year-old male in fairly good health. I recently was prescribed Bactrim (a sulfa drug) for an ear infection but didn’t know I am allergic to sulfa. I had a severe reaction to ...

Sulfonamides, or “sulfa drugs,” are a group of medicines used to treat bacterial infections. They come in different formulations and may be taken as an oral, topical, vaginal, or ophthalmic (eye) ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 78-year-old man in fairly good health. I recently was prescribed Bactrim (a sulfa drug) for an ear infection but didn’t know I am allergic to sulfa. I had a severe reaction to ...

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