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A member asked:

My doctor gave me iron supplements ( im anemic and preg) an also an uti so he prescribed keflex. will have any side effects by taking both?

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NONE: There is no drug-drug interaction between Keflex and iron supllement.

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Answered 8/8/2019

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Should be fine: Iron may make you constipated. Keflex could give you loose stools. You can safely add MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or benefiber if constipated whilst on both meds. Good luck.

Answered 6/30/2014

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