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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was achy, listless, feverish, coughing, and had a sore throat for several days when I decided I should see a doctor. He prescribed a ten day regimen of cephalexin - 500mg, 3x per day. It did the job quickly and effectively with no side effects or other distresses. I'm surprised that others had so many problems.
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Reviewer: Cher, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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One day after starting this med I developed sever upper back/neck pain. Realizing the only change in my day was this med, I stopped it after 4 days. However the un-nerving pain in my neck remains and it has been 5 days since I stopped. Wonder when this pain will go---now I am taking lots of pain meds to get through the day. Hard to sleep.
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Reviewer: jvd137, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Fell on left elbow had large Bursitis Sac.
Took Cephalexin for full 7 days, had no side effects, no infections. Don't know why there are so many negative reviews.Will use again next time need arises.
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Reviewer: chelie2368, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Started taking for throat infection. Pills smell real bad, have diarrhea, headache, some dizziness, indegestion, and fatigue. I didnt realize that it could be from the meds as I am taking over the counter meds for my cough. After reading reviews now I see it could all be from these pills. I will ask for something different next time.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I USED THIS MEDICATION FOR A BACTERIAL INFECTION. IT HELPED WITH THE INFECTION, BUT IT GAVE ME BAD BACK PAIN, SMELLY BURP AND FATIGUE. I TOOK THE FULL 10 DAY SUPPLY AND MY BACK IS STILL HURTING BAD
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