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A member asked:

I am diagnosed with uti and taking cephalexin. i am actively trying for a baby.does medication stop me from conceiving?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That medication has no effect on conception or on a baby if you were pregnant.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2023

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I was on Cephalexin for a uti. The culture came back with a resistant bacteria. So they changed me to Augmentin. I cant take sulfur based drugs. Will the Augmentin help? Thanks?

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On cephalexin for UTI. Use AZO to stop the urge for urination. Could using these 2 together cause vaginal dryness? I noticed the dryness first and I believe the itchiness came from it being dry down there and me always being up and moving.

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My 4 year old daughter prescribed keflex for bacterial vaginal infection. Doctor said this medication is for vaginitis but isnt it a drug for UTI?

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