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Can i drink on cephalexin 500mg. i am on it because i had some rubbing that caused an open blister and they didn't want infection to set in ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No problem: Alcohol in moderation won't interfere with cephalexin.

Answered 4/23/2016

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