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 | Post BA | I was given this medication twice , once for UTI and another time for post BA surgery. Both times it gave me vaginal discharge and made me worse. I had sting when urinating, irritated vagina and bad discharge. Eventually it lead to a yeast infection . Was not expecting to get fixed in one area and coming out ill in another . Would not recommend this medication to any female. | F | 33 | 7 days 500mg | 2/11/2014 | 1 | Tonsillitis | Cleared up infection pronto! BUT I had heart palpitations, chest pains,jitters, anxiety, and felt on the verge of a panic attack after the first couple days. But i am allergic to penicillin which means I'm more likely to have an allergic reaction than others. Not worth it for me. | 29 | 4 days 150 | 2/7/2014 | 2 | Ear and Sinus Infection | After first dose, noticed I woke up several times that night. First full day, felt anxious. About an hour after taking, noticed extreme flushing, almost felt like I was having panic attack. Again, in evening, after taking noticed extreme agitation, fearful feelings, again slept bad waking up at 4:45, not able to return to sleep. Also was nauseas the whole time. After final flushing incident, called Dr and changed meds. | This medication did cause anxiety. I am predisposed to it, but this truly magnified it | F | 51 | 3 days 500 4X day | 2/5/2014 | 2 | Infected insect or spider bite | Depression (weeping for hours multiple days a week, numbness), exhaustion, nausea, headache (the first day), dried out private areas a LOT (very painful). I have clinical depression and ADD, both of which I take medication for. In general, my clinical depression is pretty well managed. It didn't occur to me until day 7 on this stuff to check the side effects both listed and those reported by those who've taken this stuff. I have had suicidal thoughts (2x this week) for the first time in along while. It's honestly been HORRIBLE. I've cried for hours on end. My wound only got slightly better and I wonder if it would've on its own without this stuff. | F | 20 | 7 days 1500mg | 2/2/2014 | 1 | Sinus infection | Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, exhaustion, brain fog/forgetfulness, vivid dreams. | I've never been this miserable in my life! Worst 2 weeks ever! Avoid taking this if possible! | F | 21 | 14 days 500 MG 3X day | 1/31/2014 | 4 | bronchitis | Heart fluttering/palpitations. Anxiety, even days now since stopping taking it. (Was prescribed for 14 days and I was doing good to make it 10. | If I HAD to, I would probably take it again. I am allergic to penicillin so my doctor prescribed this reluctantly for me. | F | 62 | 10 days 500 mg 2X day | 1/29/2014 | 1 | puncture wound from metal | Since I started taking keflex I haven't slept hardly at all, I've been getting anxiety and panic attacks. Hot flashes and on top of that I some how managed to get a sore throat and congested chest while taking it. SO NO I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TAKING THIS DRUG especially if you have trouble sleeping or anxiety and panic attacks like myself | M | 32 | 7 days 50mg | 1/17/2014 | 1 | Staph Infection - small boil | Anxiety, panic, hallucinations, diarrhea | I will never take this medicine again. It made me feel panicky and nervous 24/7 - I started hearing voices and seeing things and was convinced I was developing schizophrenia. I told my doctor this, who could not believe keflex would cause such a reaction. Surprise surprise, as soon as I stopped this medication, I went back to normal. Keflex also failed to eradicate my infection, as 2 weeks later I developed another boil and was prescribed kelfex again. After the first dose, I started feeling crazy and panicked. Called my Dr who was finally convinced I had some sort of allergy - switched to Bactrim, which cleared the infection and craziness right up. Everyone reacts differently to medications, so take my story with a grain of salt... but I thought I should share this. | F | 21 | 10 days 2X day | 1/15/2014 | 1 | lumps in armpit/inflammed tissue | I recieved erythema nodosum, severly for 10wks from taking keflex. I was practically bed ridden for at least 2-3wks because it was so painful to move. I only took my prescribed dose for 3 days before it happened | I would definetly not take this again or recommend it to anybody. Due to this incident I have been advised that I am allergic to penicillin/antibiotics and that I am not allowed to take them at all anymore. I have taken different ones previously throughout my life for different reasons and have never had a problem until I encountered Keflex. | F | 32 | 3 days 2X day | 1/14/2014 | 3 | mastitis | Nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, stomach pain and indigestion. | F | 26 | 10 days | 1/2/2014 | 5 | sinus infection | Bad gas, no nightmares or appetite problems or loose stools. Worked almost after the first pill after severe sinus infection. After two days was good as new! | F | 55 | 5 days 500 mg. | 12/18/2013 | 4 | Severe Tonsilitis | Extreme exhaustion (awake for about 6hours total for the 10 days), loss of appetite, migranes and irritability | F | 23 | 10 days 1500 MG | 11/20/2013 | 3 | Recovery from appendectomy | Gas, bloating, loose stools, dizziness, overall weakness/fatigue, loss of appetite | F | 29 | 4 days 500mg 4X day | 11/7/2013 | 3 | mild lymphangitis | let me preface that its obviously not a one pill fits all world we live in. I had mild lymphangitis on my arm from a sore on my thumb. In two days it was gone but not sure if it was my own immune system or the drug. About two days into it developed stomach cramping, acid reflux, diarrhea, high bp, strong pulse, electric jolts that went through my chest when trying to go to sleep, brain fog, neg compulsive thoughts, panic attacks. I do have anxiety but it was obviously magnified by the drug. I withdrew from benzodiazepines about a year ago and I can honestly say that this felt very similar. (maybe even a bit worse at times) feeling a bit better now two days off of it good luck to you and try to live/eat as healthy/naturally as possible -aka little uterine prolapse man | M | 27 | 6 days 500mg | 9/26/2013 | 3 | Urinary Tract Infection | It worked quickly but after a few days it felt like I was getting another UTI or maybe a vaginal infection. While on it I got bad headaches and became very tired, weak, irritable (and mean!). I also got very bloated, constipated, and gassy. I would only take this again if it were absolutely necessary! | F | 43 | 7 days 500 mg 2X day | 9/16/2013 | 3 | Tx of cellulitis | Nightmares every night! The worst I've ever had! I wake up sweating, heart pounding out of my Chest! | F | 35 | 5 days 500 | 9/6/2013 | 2 | Sore throat and Fever | Horrible, disgusting nightmares, hot flashes, excessive sweating, dizziness (almost fainting), no appetite | Discontinuing | F | 20 | 4 days 500 MG 2X day | 9/4/2013 | 4 | Bacterial Infection | confusion, irritability, nausea, very fatigued, diarrhea, headache | M | 43 | 10 days 500 4X day | 8/27/2013 | 1 | Swollen tonsils | Horrible anxiety , diarrhea , tiredness, weakness do not recommend | F | 22 | 5 days 500mg | 7/27/2013 | 3 | Infected toenail/ Swollen toe. | Bloating, stomach pains, tired, has the feeling I need to burp (or be sick) but I can't, can't sleep. | F | 16 | 7 days 100 mg | 4/16/2013 |