Cephalexin for Kidney Infections User Reviews (Page 2)

• 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 kidney's 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 use 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."

• Ms M
• 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 UTI’s. I will probably take Cipro, next time. It’s not my 1st choice, however it doesn’t make me feel this bad."

• Cat_Mc
• October 21, 2016

"I have a recurrent UTI and was put on 1 x 500mg capsule at night, so I've been taking them for some time and the only complaint I have is the terrible smell off 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."

• SoMan...
• 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 500mg 2x a day. Still hurts to urinate but not nearly as bad as day 1. Sometimes my headaches go away a couple 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."

• Anne
• 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 diarrhoea. It’s been a day and a half since I took the last one and the diarrhoea is every 60 mins and just water. I hope I feel better soon. Will never take this again"

• CLSSS
• December 27, 2017

"I was prescribed Cephalexin 2000mg/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."

• Elean
• 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 hour 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!"

• Rach
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2018

"I started taking this antibiotic about 12 hours ago before bed. Thought 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 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."

• 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 is gas, a little nauseous and 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!"

• nicole
• 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 anymore of this stuff"

• Diane
• October 3, 2017

"After having a bad reaction to "something else" 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

Keflex (cephalexin) "Works great for my urine 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 its been 2 days, the infection is feeling better, BUT I get EXTREMELY nauseous when I take the pill (3x's a day). Also got yeast infections. "

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2013

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

• Sade
• 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...."