A member asked:

I was prescribed cephalexin for a cyst- 3 a day for 7 days. on day 3, i have developed a yeast infection. can i ask for diflucan (fluconazole)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Sure, no problem. Fluconazole (Diflucan) and cephalexin (Keflex) won't interfere with each other. However, you should first check with the doctor who prescribed the cephalexin and see if s/he would like to check for sure whether you have a yeast infection and/or approve the treatment.

Answered 7/29/2016

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