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Lower abdominal discomfort after taking keflex. finished 7 day prescription. stools look normal. and i'm going my normal amount daily. is this normal?

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Dr. Brian Clear answered

It's common: Stomach upset and nausea is a common adverse effect of any antibiotic. It's likely to improve over several days. Avoiding spicy foods and dairy until feeling better as well as limiting coffee/caffein intake to one serving daily may hasten improvement.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2015

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A member asked:

Lower abdominal discomfort after taking keflex. finished 7 day prescription. stools look normal. and i'm going my normal amount daily. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Clear answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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