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A member asked:
My doctor said i should take 2 cefalexin during nights for my cough.. but today i only took 1 , what may happen?
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Nothing: You should take antibiotics as prescribed, as your doctor has given you a specific dose to treat a specific problem. If you don't take the medication as instructed, it may be less effective at treating your problem.
Answered 12/10/2015
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Nothing: Taking an antibiotic at night for a cough is not standard therapy. It is best to see a doctor to figure out why you have a cough and treat the cause, not the cough.
Answered 5/12/2013
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