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I have been taking cephaxlein 2x twice a day for sine july 4th. 2000mg a day for a leg infection thats healing slowly. is this safe for my kidneys? sage in general?
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It’s safe unless you have pre-existing kidney problems. If you are generally healthy that’s unlikely at your age.
Answered 7/27/2021
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It may be too long. Your kidneys should be all right, cephalexin is usually not damaging to the kidneys.
Answered 7/28/2021
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Unless one has been told that he has kidney impairment, cephalexin at appropriate doses poses no risk to the kidneys.
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