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What serious side effects could occur from permanent low dose prophylaxis 250mg cefalexin for recurrent urine infection? it has been investigated and finally in september 2015 put on antibiotics. when i come off them infection quickly back! im 73?

Q: what serious side effects could occur from permanent low dose prophylaxis 250mg cefalexin for recurrent urine infection? it has been investigated and finally in september 2015 put on antibiotics. when i come off them infection quickly back! im 73?

: You are on suppressive therapy for recurrent UTI. There is no long term adverse effect except the bacteria will develop resistance at some time in the future. I am surprised that Cephalexin (Kefex) has been effective for several years with that low dose.

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You are on suppressive therapy for recurrent UTI. There is no long term adverse effect except the bacteria will develop resistance at some time in the future. I am surprised that Cephalexin (Kefex) has been effective for several years with that low dose.

Answered 4/25/2021

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A member asked:

What serious side effects could occur from permanent low dose prophylaxis 250mg cefalexin for recurrent urine infection? it has been investigated and finally in september 2015 put on antibiotics. when i come off them infection quickly back! im 73?

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