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A member asked:

I have a kidney infection and i'm taking cephalexin to treat the infection. can i take cystex with it?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: No interaction, but keep pushing plain fluids. Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications

Answered 6/19/2018

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