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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?
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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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