Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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given for dental infection. Severe headache, and severe bladder pain. Feels like a bad bladder infection. Only took one dose. Stopped taking it

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given for dental infection. Severe headache, and severe bladder pain. Feels like a bad bladder infection. Only took one dose. Stopped taking it
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Reviewer: rlp, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

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Easiest antibiotic I have ever taken. No trips to the bathroom (like all other meds). Slight nausea in the mornings. Cant say enough about it. Given this med for Bronchitis and sinus infection.

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Easiest antibiotic I have ever taken. No trips to the bathroom (like all other meds). Slight nausea in the mornings. Cant say enough about it. Given this med for Bronchitis and sinus infection.
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Reviewer: mamacobia, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My husband was prescribed Keflex to take 2 days prior to dental work to prevent infection in his shoulder replacement. 1st time no problem. 2nd time he turned beet red, covered in rash, tingly down his arms, profuse sweating, dizzy & unable to breathe. Went to ER but by the time he saw the dr. (3hrs later)symptoms subsided. 3rd time his tounge swelled, nearly closing off his wind pipe within 5 ... Show Full Comment

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My husband was prescribed Keflex to take 2 days prior to dental work to prevent infection in his shoulder replacement. 1st time no problem. 2nd time he turned beet red, covered in rash, tingly down his arms, profuse sweating, dizzy & unable to breathe. Went to ER but by the time he saw the dr. (3hrs later)symptoms subsided. 3rd time his tounge swelled, nearly closing off his wind pipe within 5 mins of taking Keflex. Rushed to ER (4blks away)where they got him on IV's immediately. Still took an hr. to stabalize him. He had no known allergy to penicillin. This drug is dangerous & almost cost him his life.
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Reviewer: tissigirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Please keep in mind that ANY antibiotic, not just Keflex, can cause thrush, vaginal yeast infection, intestinal issues such as diarrhea, or a severe allergic reaction, especially in higher doses! Each person is different, and where 1 antibiotic may not effect someone it may cause a severe reaction in someone else. All antibiotics are pretty much equal in this aspect! Probiotics beforehand or dur ... Show Full Comment

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Please keep in mind that ANY antibiotic, not just Keflex, can cause thrush, vaginal yeast infection, intestinal issues such as diarrhea, or a severe allergic reaction, especially in higher doses! Each person is different, and where 1 antibiotic may not effect someone it may cause a severe reaction in someone else. All antibiotics are pretty much equal in this aspect! Probiotics beforehand or during can help alleviate some of the issues such as yeast infections. I have been on a low dose of Keflex for several years for moderate cystic acne. Although i'm not thrilled about having to be on an antibiotic long term, this in combination with Retin-A is the only thing that will take care of it. I have had no side effects from it. I have fair skin, so i'm unable to tell if it has made me more sensitive to the sun. I agree, it does have a bad smell and taste. But it is normally not an issue unless the pill lingers in your mouth for some reason.
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Reviewer: Cloie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was given for a sinus infection. Almost immediatly I felt dizzy with a severe headache & drained of all engery for two and 1/2 days.

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Was given for a sinus infection. Almost immediatly I felt dizzy with a severe headache & drained of all engery for two and 1/2 days.
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