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Does cephalexin make you fatigued ? if so how can i take antibiotics but not feel sluggish?
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Unlikely: fatigued from the Cephalexin, maybe it is due to the infection you are trying to treat? I wouldn't give up on the antibiotic as of yet!
Answered 11/25/2014
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No: Antibiotics do not cause fatigue, the fatigue my be due to the underlying infection.
Answered 11/29/2014
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