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I was put on cephalexin for an infection 2 days ago.the lymph node in my right jaw and neck hurt and i threw up.could this be an allergic reaction?

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Dr. Nadine Yamusah answered

Your tummy: Is possibly very sensitive to this type of antibiotic. Try not to take the antibiotics on an empty stomach and see what happens. If this persists see your doctor for a different type of antibiotic. This most likely is not an allergic reaction just a case of sens. Stomach.

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

I was put on cephalexin for an infection 2 days ago.the lymph node in my right jaw and neck hurt and i threw up.could this be an allergic reaction?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nadine Yamusah answered

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