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I began taking cephalexin last night for a uti. tomorrow is my birthday party. would it be ok to have a couple glasses of red wine?

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Yes: It would be OK.Have a happy birthday.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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I was treated for UTI in jan .When i went last 2 weeks i found out I have UTI again gyno gave keflex 4x daily for 10 days.Still have pain in side sediment an cloudy pee can I ask my gyno for a culture.

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