Question 1

which probiotic works with keflex?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics with kefl: antibiotic kill infections but sometimes have the unwanted effect of killing good bacteria in the gut. Taking any probiotic after a course of any antibiotic may help restore normal flora

Question 2

does it help to take a probiotic when also taking keflex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take probiotics, but the Keflex will be counter-balancing them so it will be important to take them after you are done with your course of antibiotics to re-establish your beneficial bacteria in your gut.

Question 3

what strength (in billions) probiotic should i take while being on keflex and batrim? how do i look for one that actually works? any recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: The highest quality probiotics will be found in the refrigerated section of the health food store.  They will be in capsule or liquid forms.  Look for one with a variety of strains.  Employees or owners of these types of stores will  likely be well educated regarding the products they sell and should be able to guide you towards the best choice.

Question 4

i have had c.diff before and i am having awful diarrhea after taking keflex i have been taking probiotics but nothing is helping what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: See your physician now who will do a test for C.diff toxin and start treatment for C.diff pending results. Probiotics may not prevent C.diff but the best probiotic to try may be Florastor.

Question 5

i am on keflex (liquid) for a uti. it is giving me an upset stomach, burning in my esophagus and nausea. i've been taking a probiotic. what can i do?!

Accepted Answer

Stop it, call Doc.: This is not a very common problem with Keflex.  Are you taking anything else?  Call your doctor for another antibiotic, if this is the cause. The whole goal of a medicine is to make you better, not worse!  Not every medication is right for everyone.

Question 6

can i take a probiotic and an antibiotic (cephalexin) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: This is often the way they are used.

Question 7

i am a female, 40's, taking 250 mg of cephalexin for over 5 years 1x daily for cystic acne with probiotic. should i be concerned with long term use?

Accepted Answer

I would: Antibiotics tend to lose effectiveness with time due to bacteria developing resistance to it. You don't mention how effective it's been for you, so more information in that direction may be helpful as well. Probiotic supplement is a must with the use of antibiotic, whether short or long term, but you may ask your derm doc if there are other options available in this day and age.

Question 8

can 250mg prophylactic cephalexin nightly kill off good bacteria from probiotics and kefir? am i wasting my time?

Accepted Answer

: Likely not with this low dose; however, suppressive treatment for recurrent UTI with low dose Cephalexin will fail sooner or later, especially in adult.

Question 9

my dr has me on cephalexin 500 mg 3x daily for a month for bacterial prostatis. can u recommend a cost effective probiotic to avoid diareah?

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus produc: Lactobacillus products, 
but the diarrhea could be more serious, as clostridium difficile, that requires a specific antibiotic to treat. Talk to your doctor, have your stool tested.

Question 10

can motrin be taken with keflex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take Keflex with any form of Ibuprofen without significant drug interactions.

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Does it help to take a probiotic when also taking keflex?

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What strength (in billions) probiotic should i take while being on keflex and batrim? how do i look for one that actually works? any recommendations?

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I have had c.diff before and i am having awful diarrhea after taking keflex i have been taking probiotics but nothing is helping what should i do?

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I am on keflex (liquid) for a uti. it is giving me an upset stomach, burning in my esophagus and nausea. i've been taking a probiotic. what can i do?!

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Can i take a probiotic and an antibiotic (cephalexin) at the same time?

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I am a female, 40's, taking 250 mg of cephalexin for over 5 years 1x daily for cystic acne with probiotic. should i be concerned with long term use?

A member asked:

Can 250mg prophylactic cephalexin nightly kill off good bacteria from probiotics and kefir? am i wasting my time?

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My dr has me on cephalexin 500 mg 3x daily for a month for bacterial prostatis. can u recommend a cost effective probiotic to avoid diareah?

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Can motrin be taken with keflex?

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