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69 People found this comment helpful

I am taking this prescription for an upper respiratory infection with a very sore throat, body aches, and fever -- was unable to eat or sleep. I had almost immediate relief of symptoms after taking the medication and have had none of the side effects described by other reviewers. I wonder if people only review drugs if they have a bad result...

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13 People found this comment helpful

My gut hurt for four days, after which I started throwing up my toenails. NEVER again will I take this drug!!!!

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Sore gut | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2024
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.3
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Took 4 500mg pills a day for finger infection. I got to pill four and the throwing up started, and the more pills I took during the next days the more violent the throwing up was. Writing this now after two and a half hour session of throwing up and now sitting her with a huge gut ache, preying the throwing up stops so I can get some sleep. I would NOT recommend this med. It was working on the infection but the side effects are too much.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Took this medication for a UTI. Upset stomach for the first day or so, no big deal, but afterwards it went downhill, particularly at night. Woke up to my heart racing, heart palpitations so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. Couldn’t sleep for 3 days (as in I did not get more than 2 hours of a sleep a night). Terrible heart burn, gas, and bloating. I am also retaining water and though I have lost my appetite, put on five pounds during my week on this antibiotic. My UTI symptoms are gone though, so I guess it “worked.”Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 3-6 | Female |
11/4/2023
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 4.0
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After giving prescribed dose 500mg/every 8hrs for my daughter she feels better. But, i forget the time & give it to her after 4hrs gap one time. Can it have side effect? she took this with artmetry (qouarthem).

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Alexis | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I was prescribed these antibiotics along with silver sulfadiazine cream in order to prevent infection in a third degree burn on my foot (I spilled boiling water on it). I haven't had any negative side effects after taking them for three days. The pills do smell bad but so do some of the vitamins and supplements I take on a daily basis so it's not that terrible. My foot already hurts less than it did before I started treatment.

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Shannon | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/30/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 3.0
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l was recently prescribed these by my doctor at first l was in 2 minds about taking them ain't going lie at first they caused me slight pains and headaches etc but l decide to just ride it out still need to finish off the course and see how it goes etc as with the previous reviews on here we are all different as to how our bodies react to antibiotics and every medicine comes with a side effect warning regardlessly

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Frederika | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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How does a drug this vile get past the FDA? I was prescribed 500 mg cephalexin for a staph infection and began vomiting contibuously every two hours after just six pills. This medication is unacceptable for human use.

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MamiBear88 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2023
Condition: Skin Infection due to Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I been taking It for 2 days now the first night my neck my chest and my back was breaking out with something I have no clue I had a skin infection on them three spots on my body this morning I woke up some of the bumps are gone now I had one bump on my neck it gotten really bad I had to go to the hospital I couldn't sleep because it hurt so bad and that when they gave me this medication for it. And now it looks way better then before on top of the other medication I have to take with it is Predisonand it is 10 MG that I was sweating alot. But other then that it works for me but the smell of the pill doesn't bother me but the taste dose. Over all I had to take it before because I keep getting some tape of skin infection that cases me to Breaking out so bad and it Itches. So since I been taking both of these medications I haven't itch or that I am not itching. But I have to go see a skin doctor soon to find out why this keeps happening to meRead More Read Less

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Perplexed | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/30/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 3.0
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500 mg, 4x7, now day 4.5, Pill #17, UTI burning finally subsiding but now long white filled painful lesions? cankers? on upper lip both sides have appeared.....tongue and upper gums sore, hard to eat. Called pharmacist, could be thrush, uncertain, advised to discontinue and call my clinic in morning. Have rec'd TEVA Cephalexin past years, no adverse reactions --- but this current prescription, generic origin -- per govt healthcare guidelines for seniors. There shouldn't be a difference in effectiveness of same antibiotic across manufacturers, should there? or an increased possibility of adverse reactions?Read More Read Less

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Frankie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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After taking just two capsules, I had back ache, tiredness and my vagina was burning. Never anymore!

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/3/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 4.7
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This drug worked very well for me. Swelling/pain went down and swelling was gone. The only issue was with the smell of the meds. Never had a perscription smell so bad.

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Heather | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 3.3
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I get that antibiotics have needed to become stronger as infections get harder to fight, but I really miss the old gentle antibiotics with no side effects. Keflex is one of the worst antibiotics I've ever had. Terrible headache, stomach ache, diarrhea, general feeling of being unwell, dizzy, chills. I mean, I could go on and on. And all this to treat a skin infection on my nose. I wish there was a better way.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2022
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 3.7
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Had a skin infection on my nose. I looked like Rudolph. Took 250 MG 3X a day. Was super effective at clearing the infection. Had side effects though..headache. triggered an ocular migraine the 6th day. Also a general out of it feeling which was tough when at work. Wasnt as productive at the gym. Coffee seemed to make it worse. Was best to take second dose after work and third dose right before bed. Surprisingly stomach wasn't too bed.

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Clauer | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/19/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am not allergic to medications, but this antibiotic caused daily hiccups. I do not recommend it.

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Kayla | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/8/2022
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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I was very hesitant to try this medication after reading the reviews, I honestly put it off for about a week! But after taking this, I’ve had literally zero side effects and I felt better the next day. Everybody is different , but if you’re scared about taking it and reading this review; just know you got this!!!!

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Jaya | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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Was prescribe this medicine for a UTI second day gave me very bad heart palpitations so bad had to go to the ER my whole body was shaking.

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Product works | 35-44 | Female |
9/5/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been fighting some kind of infection. My doctor thought it was fungal although through later testing it was determined to be bacteria. My inner thighs and bottom were extremely inflamed, itching burning swollen skin. 2 days and I finally can sit down comfortably and the symptoms have improved. My skin is being to look normal again. I'm so thankful for this product because nothing was working. Finally have hope I'll be ok

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Jennfenn | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/12/2022
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 4.7
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I take this when I get a sever case of strep. I have a long history and amoxicillin doesn’t do anything. Was on it for 10 days and 2 days after strep again. Have been taking this for one day with a steroid for 3 days and it’s already working, deff my go-to and safety net med I can always count on. Just annoying you have to take it 4x a day

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Blinker | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/8/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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This medicine was prescribed following stitches on my scalp due to a dermatologist removing some skin. A side effect of Cephalexin was blurred vision…very disturbing.

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Leonie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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Was put on this med for a Kidney Infection. 2x500mg four times a day for 7 days. Relieved it has worked well as otherwise would have had to go to hospital for IV antibiotics. Worked really well in clearing up kidney infection which was excruciating back, stomach and groin pain. Towards end of 7 days stomach started bloating and loudly gurgling. Also stomach pain higher up from kidney abdomen pain. 3 days on stomach still painful, bloated and gurgling but guessing stomach will come right eventually. Have been taking a probiotic once a day 2 hrs after taking first antibiotics in morning and still on them. Really recommend taking probiotic on this med. Just take one a day 2 hrs after taking antibiotic as good bacteria will get killed if taken with the antibiotic.Read More Read Less

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BJM | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/19/2022
Condition: Diabetic with Foot Infection due to a Specific Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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** UNABLE TO CHOOSE CORRECT REASON FOR PRESCRIPTION Soft tissue infection in right hand due to dog bite; very red, sore, swollen hand involving thumb, forefinger, moving across to middle finger. Second day on med ( taking 500 mg/ QID): pain decreasing, swelling reduced somewhat, less redness. Side effect: SERIOUS diarrhea. Not leaving proximity to bathroom. Might need medication reduction to three times daily and extend length of time taking it?? Checking with Pharmacist.

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