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Can cephalexin 500 mg be stopped after 2 days. i am prescribed for 5 days for a boil that has gotten much better but antibiotics is hurting my stomach?

Q: can cephalexin 500 mg be stopped after 2 days. i am prescribed for 5 days for a boil that has gotten much better but antibiotics is hurting my stomach?

: Best to take the medication for the full 5 days. Best to take the medication with food if it irriates your stomach.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Best to take the medication for the full 5 days. Best to take the medication with food if it irriates your stomach.

Answered 7/28/2023

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A member asked:

Can cephalexin 500 mg be stopped after 2 days. i am prescribed for 5 days for a boil that has gotten much better but antibiotics is hurting my stomach?

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