Cephalexin for Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention User Reviews
Brand names: Keflex
- uta...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 1, 2016
"I'm on this for when I get my teeth cleaned at the dentist to protect me from bacterial endocarditis. So far, so good, but I read the bad reviews and the good reviews. I had to bring it down to 8 because I do get a nausea feeling after this, and if I burp, there is a nasty smell from my mouth being open when burping. The main problem I have with this drug is that it makes my stomach hurt, like I am going to throw up. The way I am diabetic and eat at night. I can't eat a big meal each time I take it 3 times a day. So I drink milk, and it helps pretty good with the pain in the stomach. I am only on my second day. Still makes my stomach hurt. I will get some more milk after this review. I am allergic to PCN, and they still gave me this. I looked it up on the internet that it is a substitute for PCN. I hope I am okay after I am done using it."
- pai...
- April 16, 2017
"Reading through these comments, I am amazed nobody mentions the smell of the capsules. I'm near 75 and have never encountered anything this foul. Really. Opening the bottle, I thought of throwing it away. To get a capsule down, I have to hold it away from my face and - essentially - throw it in my mouth. Takes a glass of water to make the odor go away."
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- Lef...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 2, 2023
"I was prescribed medication due to foot surgery. Started yesterday, one capsule every 12 hours. I woke up with a terrible headache. I've taken cephalexin 500 mg before for dental procedures and did not have a reaction. The tablet was a green tablet vs. red. Maybe it's due to a different manufacturer. Calling the doctor to let him know that I will no longer take it."
- ARU...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 21, 2020
"I was prescribed antibiotics after my root canal. The first few days were fine, but midway, I began to experience bad stomach pain with nausea. It’s pretty bad. The only thing that’s helping is chamomile tea."
- Kca...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 14, 2019
"I was prescribed antibiotics for after my root canal. First few days were fine, but midway began to experience bad stomach pain with nausea. It’s pretty bad. The only thing that’s helping is chamomile tea."
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"I am taking Keflex to keep from getting an infection for the surgery that I had. The doctor had me start taking it one day before surgery, and now I am on day twelve. Tomorrow is my last dose. I am having headaches and pain behind one eye. I am hoping the headaches will stop after tomorrow when I take my last dose. The eye pain started yesterday. I'm looking forward to being done with the medication. I'm not a fan of antibiotics, and 3 a day for 13 days, in my opinion, is a lot. I have heard it can be bad for the liver and kidney. Does anyone else experience headaches from this medication?"