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Can cephalexin cause diarreah days after taking the antabiotics ? i'm on my 4th day taking twice a day 500mg
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Yes: you can have diarrhea from antibiotics. if it gets to the point where you are having loose/watery stools more than 5 times per day or you develop abdominal pain or fevers have your doctor check the stool for c. difficile.
Answered 2/22/2015
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