Cephalexin and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2024

For Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed this for cellulitis on my leg for 5 days, 4 times a day after 2 days in the hospital on IV meds. It is doing the job, but my side effects aren't any better than the problem it's supposed to fix! It started with the skin in my buttock crack peeling, and it causes diarrhea, so the more I wipe, the more skin comes off and the more it gets irritated. It's so bad it's bleeding. Now that I'm done with the pills, my vagina is swollen, and when I wipe, the skin is also peeling there, chunks of skin on the toilet paper. I don't know how long this will last. I had yogurt every day and have started to use aloe wet wipes, but it's not any better. I will probably end up back in the hospital for this now!"

• hls...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2024

For Bladder Infection "Seems to be working. I am on day 6 of 7. Been sleeping like a log and having strong dreams while on this antibiotic, mild diarrhea. 500 mg twice a day. I have been feeling weak, but that's probably my body fighting the infection."

• RZM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2015

Cephalexin for Bladder Infection "Prescribed by ER doc for bladder infection. It's giving me dry mouth, diarrhea, and bad gas but it's tolerable. Drink lots of water right after you take it."

• a_d...
• September 26, 2016

For Bladder Infection "Keflex works on me for UTI/bladder infections, but it gives me frequent diarrhea and makes me exhausted! I also get really bad dry mouth while taking it, too."

• kli...
• August 31, 2011

Cephalexin for Bone infection "Very hard to manage diarrhea while taking the antibiotic. Very tired and stomach was distended."

• She...
• September 9, 2016

For Bladder Infection "I am 9 weeks and was prescribed Keflex. It has worked, however, I have also had major diarrhea every day. Other than that, no other side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Works on my abscessed tooth, but side effects are bad: nausea, fatigue, severe diarrhea, and malaise."

• Swe...
• December 21, 2011

For Bacterial Infection "With any antibiotic, I always take an Acidophilus and eat lots of Greek yogurt (with honey) to replenish the intestinal bacteria, or I will get diarrhea also."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2016

Cephalexin 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."

• Anonymous
• April 25, 2009

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Abdominal pain and diarrhea after 3 days' use."

• Anonymous
• June 6, 2009

For Bacterial Infection "Caused colitis, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. I only had a foot ulcer, and this was too strong."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2021

Cephalexin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Very bad reaction to this medication. Multiple bouts of diarrhea and stomach cramps."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Causes nasty wind and diarrhea. Couldn't imagine what four a day would do to me. I'm only taking two a day and already seeing progress. How could people handle four a day!?"

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Cephalexin is the best antibiotic I've used. Follow the treatment exactly how it is, and you'll have great results. No side effects, didn't give heartburn or diarrhea like other antibiotics."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2020

For Bladder Infection "Works fast. I would recommend taking probiotics immediately. Never had diarrhea while taking cephalexin, but with probiotics, it's okay."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2024

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "It takes effect very late. Minimum 3-4 days. I had diarrhea 6 days after I started using it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2024

"Terrible, persistent stomach cramps and diarrhea. It seemed to clear up the UTI effectively, but I couldn’t leave the house because of the diarrhea and cramping."