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My husband is taking duricef (cefadroxil). can it make you sick?

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YES IT CAN: Irritate your stomach and cuse diarrhea.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 6/5/2012

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If I have strep throat, will duricef (cefadroxil) take care of it?

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I was prescribed duricef (cefadroxil), (cefadroxil) twice a day, 500 mg, for a possible eye infection. Can I have alcohol with duricef (cefadroxil)? Many sites show it is fine. Thank you

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Caught cellulitis the day I was finishing antibiotics for strep! Day5 of Duricef, (cefadroxil) have runny nose, low fever&chills. Could it be caused by cellulitis?

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Had 2 deep fillings done.Hours later feeling feverish &sore throat.Next morning positive for strept & started duricef (cefadroxil). Do i need to worry that strept entered bloodstream @dentist? (i have slight mvp)

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What is the difference between keflex & duricef? I was given cipro (ciprofloxacin) for UTI & had reaction & now given keflex. Never took it before, but i've taken duricef & was fine. Are duricef & keflex similar?

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