Was prescribed 500mg Cephalexin 3 times a day and had severe diahrea and vomitting. I have taken amoxicillin and penicillin in the past and never had any problems so doctor prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg 2 times a day, every 12 hours. Not sure what will happen. Should I try it?
Can I take Amoxicillin if allergic to Cephalexin?
Question posted by turtlelady1950 on 26 Nov 2014
Last updated on 9 December 2014
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balbanese
26 Nov 2014
Yes, they are different enough, I would ask the Dr (after telling him this) about when the best time is to take it, and with food or not. The standard instructions may not be right for you.
turtlelady1950
28 Nov 2014
Well, I took one Amoxicillin this morning and 10 hours later I had the same reaction as when I took the Cephalexin. I don't know if there is any antibiotic I can take that doesn't cause diarrhea!
balbanese
30 Nov 2014
I still believe your Dr is the one to tell / ask as one may do this to you but not to me or someone else.
turtlelady1950
2 Dec 2014
Since I got diarrhea with the Cephalexin and Amoxicillin the doctor prescribed Mupirocin antibiotic cream today. However in reading the insert it says that a severe form of diarrhea can be caused with all antibiotics including this one. The pharmacist never mentioned it when talking to me today and she knows about the problem I've been having. Now I don't know about this cream either, although it hasn't been severe. Can anyone help?
balbanese
2 Dec 2014
Have you consulted the Dr yet?
turtlelady1950
2 Dec 2014
The doctor prescribed Mupirocin ointment and the pharmacist says it won't cause those problems. Started it today.
balbanese
2 Dec 2014
Okay, I'm pulling for it to work for you, let me know.
turtlelady1950
9 Dec 2014
Well, the mupirocin isn't working either. It hasn't destroyed the bacteria and it stillitches. Don't know what to try now.
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