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Cephalexin side effects and safety? allergic reaction risk?
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Urticaria: Cephalexin is an oral antibiotic, belongs to the class of 'cephalosporin'. People who are allergic to 'penicillin" in general, will have cross sensitivity reaction to cephalosporin as well. The drug reaction can vary from mild urticarial rash to severe anaphylaxis, which will be life a threatening situation. Sometimes cephalosporin can give 'drug induced fever' as well. Good luck !
Answered 6/24/2014
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Very safe: Minimal side-effects. Can be allergic and manifested by the usual spectrum of allergic reactions to any medications. If you have a predeliction to allergies this may occur.
Answered 8/1/2013
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