KEFLEX Reviews (CEPHALEXIN)Average Rating: 2.1 (369 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare KEFLEX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KEFLEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Cyst abscess | Dizziness, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, heat sensations in legs, pain in legs, swelling in stomach and legs, dry mouth, rash | I advised the NP I was sensitive to antibiotics and already had a reaction to another drug in same class. She wanted me to try 2 a day instead of 3. I took 1 the first day since it was late, and then 2 for next 2 days. Alter reading reviews, I ate several yogurts with each dose. On day 3, I was driving and had 30 minutes of feeling like my leg vein was squirting. That has NEVER happened before. Hours later, I have swelling in weird places on my leg. With this and other progressive symptoms, I am scared to take any more. I took 2 Benedryl and called the pharmacy to add this to the allergic list. I will also advise my doctor. The abscess felt better, but I will try something alternative. The cure is causing more severe issues than the cyst. I will not take this med again and advise caution if you are sensitive to meds. | F | 60 | 3 days 500 3X day | 3/25/2016 | 4 | infected cuticle | Extreme fatigue grows stronger after each dose. By day 5 could barely stay awake. Nausea. Lack appetite. Day three hit with diarrhea. Body aches. Day 6 troubles walking legs weak plus all the above. But finger is now fine. I figured there would be side effects. Yep. On to lots of pre and probiotics. i hope this killed off any other infections not detected. Could be some symptoms could be a form of herxheimer reaction. Because this has been a full flu like thing. Now that i know how I react to this drug I Will have it noted in my chart. But will take again If indicated. Not fun but effective. More than I can say for Basid...ugh. | F | 65 | 6 days 500mg 4x d | 3/19/2016 | 1 | Finger Infecrion | After 3 days of taking - had EXTREME MUSCLE AND JOINT ACHES from head to toe - felt like the flu. | Will never take this medicine again - horrible experience / neck, jaw, ribs, hands, stomach, abs, thighs, calves and even toes hurt - felt absolutely awful and broke out in a cold night sweat- stopped immediately when I made the connection | F | 39 | 2 days 500 | 3/11/2016 | 1 | operation | Extreme anxiety. | F | 29 | 5 days 500mg | 3/8/2016 | 5 | Soft tissue infection of skin | Night terrors, anxiety, but was the only drug that cleared my infection. Tried 5 other ones including bactrim ds | M | 43 | 1 months 2,000 mg | 3/5/2016 | 1 | Bronchitis | Itching all over, hives, pain in legs and severe anxiety with hallucinations. How long will the anxiety & hallucinations last????itching & hives took a week to get rid of. Pain in legs 4 days to stop. | I hate this medicine & don't think anyone should take it. | M | 17 | 10 days ?? | 2/23/2016 | 3 | Abscessed Tooth | Severe Vaginal Yeast Infection Manageable abdominal cramping and diarrhea. | Keflex worked wonders on the infection that was creeping around in my gumline from a bad tooth (that was later pulled and replaced). The pain from the infection decreased dramatically in just 1 day. HOWEVER, Keflex also killed all the good bacteria in my vagina, which made it very easy for candida to have a field day in my "lady cocoon". It was the first yeast infection I'd ever had, and I'm 40. It was *terrible*. I strongly encourage anyone (male or female for that matter) to eat yogurt...and lots of it, while taking your course of Keflex. Florajen3 (a probiotic supplement) would also have been good for me to know about prior to this mess. I also strongly encourage any female to wait to have sex until a week after your Keflex course to be on the safe side. Yeast infections are NOT an "STD" but they can be passed to your partner, and trust me...nobody wants it. | F | 10 days 500mg 1X day | 2/3/2016 | 4 | Infected ear piercing | BRUTAL ingestion, nausea and diarrhea, tasted bad, fatigue | My industrial piercing got infected and the whole back of my ear was red and itchy and there was puss in my lower hole. I was forced to take the piercing out and was given this Keflex stuff. The infection got a bit worse before it got better when I first started taking it. It did the job but it was a pain in the butt taking it three times a day. The GI side effects were horrid, but I have a sensitive digestive system. It had a bad taste to it. | F | 20 | 7 days Forgot 3X day | 12/29/2015 | 5 | Fingernail torn off | no side effects, some tiredness, but all anitbiotics make me tired | F | 62 | 7 days 500 4X day | 12/27/2015 | 4 | infection at surgical site | Light constipation | I was surprised I had no issues because usually I do with anti biotics. Difference in infection within 48 hours. | F | 58 | 10 days 500 mg 2X day | 12/20/2015 | 3 | swollen lymph nodes | Hot flashes. Severe dizziness. Heartburn. Nausea and stomach cramps. Always tired while on this medication. | F | 31 | 7 days 500mg 3x d | 12/20/2015 | 5 | impetigo | I didn't have any side affects. It helped with gas problem as well. | F | 30 | 2 weeks 10 times | 12/19/2015 | 3 | Infected laceration | Somewhat normal and my hand is getting better but experiencing some moodiness and heart burn. On 2000mg a day for 7 days. Guess everyone reacts different | F | 22 | 7 days 4x500mg | 12/18/2015 | 1 | possible skin infection | Stopped taking after 5 days due to crushing anxiety and depression. 4 days off it and no better, scheduling pych evaluation. I have never been treated for such disorders in the past, I am beyond stressed as to the root cause of this episode. | M | 40 | 10 days 500MG 3X day | 12/9/2015 | 1 | uti | severe panic attacks , stomach problems headache diarehha, I feel horrible on this med .dizzy, shaky | this is ahorrible med I stopped taking it after 3 days could not tolerate side affects . will never take this med again and will tell everyone I can about this horrible meds side affects | F | 58 | 10 days 500mg 3X day | 12/5/2015 | 1 | UTI | Noticed soon after taking it that I felt as though I had drank 10 cups of coffee, and I don't drink caffeine. Has created a feeling of anxiety, followed by a headache and feeling light headed. Just hoping this feeling will wear off soon.... | If you have any history of anxiety, be aware that you may not tolerate this medication very well. | F | 57 | 7 days 500 mg 4X day | 11/20/2015 | 3 | UTI | I have had severe panic attacks, dizzy, forgetful, tired all the time, stomach and chest feels like its on fire sometimes and some stomach cramping. | I love how it helped my pain, but the side effects are horrible! I can't sleep at night because of my panic attacks! I hate that i feel like i'm dying. | F | 21 | 7 days 500 mg | 11/19/2015 | 1 | UTI | Diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea all the time, headache, dizzy, tearful and oh so tired | This has to be the scariest medication I have ever taken, even now four days off them I still feeling nausea but worst of all is the ANXIETY, this is the worst of all. I just wonder how long before this "dirty" medication is out of my system! Having said all that, yes the infection is gone & there seems to be people who have no bother with it, I'm happy for them, BUT I will NEVER take again. | F | 57 | 10 days 500mg 3X day | 11/19/2015 | 5 | Finger surgery | Diarrhea | So far I'm okay. . | F | 39 | 3 days 500mg | 11/11/2015 | 2 | Infected cuticle of great toe | After one full day of Keflex my son awoke with small red pimples on his face and had very dark urine. I continued the meds and after his third dose of 2.4ml he had little to no urine output and his pimples turned into blistering hives that covered his face. His ped confirmed this as an allergic reaction to Keflex and changed our prescription. | Keflex is a sulfa drug and should not be taken if you have allergies to sulfa drugs. My son has an allergy to sulfa drugs, your experience with Keflex may be different. | M | 2 | 2 days 2.4 ml 3x | 10/22/2015 |