Cephalexin for Kidney Infections User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2020

"I started on cephalexin for a UTI three days ago, and it is a five-day course, twice per day (500 mg). Since I have horror side effects from Bactrim and Microbid. I am not feeling too good from this medicine either. Horrible fatigue, constant headaches, weak. I’m beside myself since I’m constantly getting UTIs. I will probably take Cipro next time. It’s not my first choice, however, it doesn’t make me feel this bad."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2019

"Went to the ER Sunday for pain in back, constant feeling of needing to pee, pain when urinating, and blood in urine. Diagnosed with a kidney infection and was prescribed 500mg of Keflex 2x a day for 10 days. Since then there isn’t any more blood or pain when I pee. I also don’t have to go every 2 seconds, but it’s day 4 and I’m having some wicked side effects. I am exhausted. I still definitely have the infection (had a follow-up appointment already), so that could be contributing to the tiredness, but I’m falling asleep every 2-3 hours. First 2 days I had terrible diarrhea, but now I’m constipated. The stomach cramps are also really not fun. Taking lots of Advil to help with that. I haven’t been able to work due to these side effects and the symptoms from the infection. But the meds are working, getting rid of one symptom at a time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

"I am allergic to penicillin, cipro, sulfas, and doxycycline. I had a UTI that spread to my kidneys, and I was terrified because of all of my allergies! So far, on day 5, I have not had an allergic reaction. I am usually incredibly sensitive to antibiotics, but this one has been okay! It will take your body some time to get used to the medication. I had an awful headache the first two or three days, but it got better. The joint pain and nausea improved as well. Eat yogurt and take Keflex with food, it helps a ton. Consume probiotics too."

• Cat...
• October 21, 2016

"I have a recurrent UTI and was put on 1 x 500 mg capsule at night, so I've been taking them for some time, and the only complaint I have is the terrible smell of them. I usually have to hold my breath before I open up the package, then shove it in my mouth. I would say it should be good for you unless you have some other illness that would cause you problems, as it hasn't made me have any side effects."

• SoM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2018

"22-year-old female, got diagnosed with UTI (first time), started Keflex within 3 hours of the UTI symptoms starting. Right after taking the meds, I started getting chills (probably my body fighting off the infection), then a low-grade fever. Terrible headaches. Nausea. Dry mouth. Some dizziness when getting up. Super fatigued. Anxiety. Today is day 3 of taking 500 mg 2x a day. Still hurts to urinate, but not nearly as bad as day 1. Sometimes my headaches go away a couple of hours after drinking the med. Might need to call the doc tomorrow to see if I can switch meds, because I’m not sure if I can put up with the 10-day prescribed treatment."

• Ann...
• July 14, 2021

"I took this for 24 hours only. Had to stop after the first day because of the side effects. Headaches, extreme fatigue, sharp pains in my vagina, extremely bad diarrhea. It’s been a day and a half since I took the last one and the diarrhea is every 60 minutes and just water. I hope I feel better soon. Will never take this again."

• CLS...
• December 27, 2017

"I was prescribed Cephalexin 2000 mg/day for four days due to what my ER doctor perceived as a UTI. Long story short, my body resisted the antibiotic, and I was quickly re-diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis within three days by my family doctor. She immediately took me off Cephalexin and shared that she's concerned how many of her patients have been prescribed this drug by ER doctors as they're always paying her a visit without any sign of improvement. As for side effects that I noted: nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, and severe joint pain. I am a 24-year-old female, and I've never been resistant to a drug before, so I am grateful that my doctor revised my treatment plan so I wouldn't end up hospitalized."

• Ele...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2020

"I've had many UTIs before, and they normally give me Cipro, which works great for me. My doctor told me that Cipro apparently causes tendon rupture, so they gave me cephalexin antibiotic instead (amoxicillin does nothing for me anymore). Cephalexin makes me so exhausted that I'm now sleeping almost all day and have started missing my alarms to take it again! I'm on the 3rd day, and I'm barely feeling better (I'm taking it 2x a day every 12 hours for 7 days at 500 mg). Not to mention it's giving me unpleasant dreams and making me so itchy! I'm not sure if I'm accidentally overdosing myself to try to catch up on missed doses and causing these side effects or what... but after this round, I'm requesting that they NEVER give me these antibiotics again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2021

"I just started my prescription 3 days ago, 500 mg twice a day for a nasty UTI turned kidney infection. It took me a good week to actually take it after reading these reviews. I hate swallowing pills, so I open my capsule and take it with OJ. So far, the only major issues I get are gas, a little nausea, and a minor headache. I get sleepy after a while but I think that’s due to the infection. I feel like my infection is clearing up, I’m on my 3rd full dose. My kidneys only hurt a little. I find taking my pills with lots of water has been very helpful. I also take a probiotic to replace the good bacteria. I’ll be going back to the doc to confirm the infection is gone in 4 days. Get well, everyone!"

• nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2020

"I am currently pregnant and taking this for a UTI. Pregnancy makes me tired and nauseous, but this literally takes me out. I am so sleepy and out of it. I feel drunk or something. I have to finish this in order to clear my infection because I get way worse side effects with other medications. Getting my urine rechecked at the end of the treatment to see if it cleared up. Hopefully, it did because I can’t take any more of this stuff."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2018

"I started taking this antibiotic about 12 hours ago before bed. Though the UTI symptoms subsided, they were replaced with a spell of horrible side effects from the medication. I woke up every couple of hours to drink water because I felt dehydrated, then I would quickly throw the water up. I had frequent sleep paralysis nightmares and was beginning to hallucinate, experience anxiety, and have a sore throat. When I cough, it gives me a splitting headache. The absolute delirium I feel mixed with the blurry vision I was experiencing, joint pain, and confusion on top of everything else absolutely freaked me out. So much so that I was even scared to lay down alone in my room. I walked very hunched back to my computer due to back pain and looked up the medication to find that many have experienced all of these symptoms as well. I am really agitated that I have to take this medication for 6 more days. I don't think I will finish it."

• Dia...
• October 3, 2017

"After having a bad reaction to 'something else,' the ER doctor put me on this 'stuff.' The bad reaction to this was even worse than the one I had with the other drug. Now I'm coming up to dealing with a 4th UTI, and hoping this time around, they can find something that won't make me sick as a dog."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 4, 2013

Cephalexin "Works great for my urinary tract infections. Even when I'm sick with a cold! I highly recommend it."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2009

"I took cephalexin for a kidney infection, and it's been 2 days. The infection is feeling better, but I get extremely nauseous when I take the pill (3 times a day). I also got yeast infections."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2019

"I’m on day two of this med for kidney infection, and the experience has been awful, dizziness, joint pain, and dry mouth, constant dry mouth."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2013

Cephalexin "My daughter was prescribed this and broke out in a rash all over her. I am sure she was allergic."