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My doctor put me on keflex for allergies. i had a normal cbc. i'm confused. i have slight sore throat left ear pain and globus hysteria with it..????

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Keflex: Keflex won't help allergies, but an antihistamine such as Claritin (loratadine) would be helpful.If I have to guess, your doctor put you on Keflex for your sore throat and/or earache

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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