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Can trimethoprim cause sore tongue? A look at medication side effects

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Adverse effects from the antibiotic trimethoprim, especially when combined with sulfamethoxazole, are reported to affect a significant number of users, and a painful or swollen tongue is among the potential side effects. In some instances, **can trimethoprim cause sore tongue?** Yes, and this symptom, known as glossitis, may signal an adverse reaction or an underlying folate deficiency exacerbated by the medication.