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Cephalexin

Cephalexin

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A 20-year old male asked:

I got a cut in the kitchen i waited till the next day to get seen they gave me cephalexin. should i take it or treat it other ways i am healthconcious?

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A 45-year old asked:

What can over dose of cephalexin in a baby cause?

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A female asked about a 20-year old :

Can sulfameth and cephalexin kill you if taken together in high dosages..

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A 36-year old asked:

Is cephalexin helpful?

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A 42-year old asked:

What is cephalexin used for?

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A 29-year old asked:

Can someone die if overdosed on cephalexin?

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A 39-year old asked:

For how long is cephalexin capsule good for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you take cephalexin and lithium together?

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A 37-year old asked:

When on cephalexin should you avoid any foods?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can I have a few mixed drinks while taking cephalexin 500mg?

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A 29-year old asked:

Cephalexin, took one dose at 8pm and one at 10pm -- overdose?

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A 51-year old asked:

Can you tell me how long does it take for 500mg cephalexin capsules to get out of your system?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Please can someone help me I have pain under the leftbreast onthe far side its a off and on pain can I take cephalexin?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I was RX Cephalexin 500mg (every 6 hrs). Do I need to wake up to adhere strictly to every 6 hrs or can I spread 4 dosages within my waking hours?

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A 41-year old male asked:

How long will it take for one single 500mg cephalexin to exit the body. Not after a complete course of medication, but just after one single capsule?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Can 500 mg cephalexin be taken 3 times per day instead of 4 times? I can't see how anyone who sleeps at least 8 hours would be able to take 4th dose.

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A 37-year old female asked:

I was wondering how long liquid cephalexin is good for in the fridge?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I am taking cephalexin 500mg and its red capsule. Can i take it like a pill or have to put it in water. Pharamist was no help.

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A 29-year old asked:

Are there antibiotics that should be avoided in patients allergic to cephalexin?

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A 30-year old asked:

Side effects from cephalexin ?

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A 50-year old asked:

Could cephalexin treat pinguecula?

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A member asked:

Does cephalexin affect the nuvaring?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Can you take biotin with cephalexin?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can i smoke weed and take cephalexin?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can I take cephalexin with melatonin?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can you smoke weed while taking Cephalexin?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can I take cephalexin and methadone together?

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A 33-year old asked:

Does alcohol cancel effectiveness of cephalexin?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you take Azo and cephalexin at the same time?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can I take bromazepam while I am taking cephalexin?

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