Keflex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Keflex has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Keflex
- kli...
- August 31, 2011
For Bone infection "Very hard to manage diarrhea while taking the antibiotic. Very tired and stomach was distended."
- Anonymous
- October 29, 2013
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Took 200 mg four times a day for 7 days. Cellulitis was still very pink and oozing. Now trying doxycycline for 10 days."
Frequently asked questions
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 21, 2012
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Basically, the only medication that works for me to combat the infections that arise from Darier's disease (a genetic skin disease)."
- Anonymous
- May 13, 2009
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Taking this 4x a day for my second bout with cellulitis. Also taking Ultram for pain."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Kri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 4, 2022
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Keflex worked very well for a case of cellulitis that I was hospitalized with. I was able to go home and take oral Keflex, and my cellulitis, fever, and infection went away within 3 days."
- syr...
- February 10, 2010
For Middle Ear Infections "I'm allergic to lots of medicines, but this works."
More FAQ
- If people are allergic to amoxicillin can they take cephalexin?
- Can you take cephalexin for a spider bite?
- Can you take antibiotics while pregnant?
- Cephalexin - is this a drug that can be abused by teens?
- Anonymous
- September 3, 2009
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Horrible, did not work at all on my husband's bronchitis, and his bronchitis turned into pneumonia."
- Anonymous
- June 6, 2011
For Acne "This was and continues to be the best, long-term option for me. I had very little side effects ... slight headache at first, but it went away after a few days."
- Bri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 8, 2016
For Bacterial Infection "I was required to take 4 Keflex before a dental procedure. I got diarrhea really bad and ended up in the emergency room getting fluids from being dehydrated."
- Moi...
- October 16, 2017
For Bacterial Infection "Worked for bacterial UTI, but I got dizzy and numb on my face and had a horrible experience. I would not take it again."
- its...
- January 2, 2009
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "It always helps me out. I just had plastic surgery, and it helped out a great deal."
- Anonymous
- November 12, 2020
For Bacterial Infection "I had an infection on my nose. I was happy how Keflex cleared up, but the side effects were terrible... stomach cramps, gas. I was down for 3 days."
- Sta...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 24, 2021
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Very bad reaction to this medication. Multiple bouts of diarrhea and stomach cramps."
- Ano...
- July 4, 2011
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Unfortunately, did not help 4-year-old with chest infection."
- Anonymous
- August 9, 2013
For Kidney Infections "My daughter was prescribed this and broke out in a rash all over her. I am sure she was allergic."
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For Bladder Infection "Works great. Zero side effects. Doesn't interfere with other meds."