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Keflex

(also known as Cephalexin)
Cefalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an orally-administered agent with a similar antimicrobial spectrum to the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Keflex (Lilly). Cefalexin is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infect... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
409
44%
Diverticulitis
3
100%
MRSA
4
100%
Lupus
2
100%
Cystic Fibrosis
2
50%
Overall, 46% (426 Members) find Keflex helpful
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Keflex Reviews

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bleessn (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
It worked good for me. Hard to find from a reputable pharmacy but I been buying
it without a prescription here

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deega2 (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
somewhat worked for a while. came back afterwards.
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fayre (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
It would sometimes reduce some of the infections I had and reduce some of the swelling.
This is the main antibiotic I've been prescribed over the last ten years. It works to clear up an existing abscess but I've noticed it can also make other areas progress more quickly.
worked to heal open eruptions, but often they started healing and closing before the full track could drain entirely.... this causes for the eruption to form again for me.
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HKilbride (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Helped with an HS Flare up
I've mainly taken this when the cysts is overly irritated and I've had one lanced or prior to a surgery or after.
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chanellr (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Dr visits after dr visits, antiobiotics, cuts&lancing. One surgery under anesthesia. oh and home remedies....meds help
I generally take for 7 days instead of 4 and I double the dose for the first 2 days
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Cephalexin sends MG into flare?
    ShanAllis, why are you taking the Cephalexin? If it was an illness, that also could've been what set off the MG exacerbation. My MG is exacerbated by ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Cephalexin sends MG into flare?
    Thanks Russ. I am supposed to take 4 of these pills before cleaning teeth. Seems like a lot. I have artificial knee and hip and I think that is why... [More]
  3. Discussion: Cephalexin sends MG into flare?
    Thanks Russ! Your insight is always so helpful. While at the pharmacy picking up this drug they called my doctor to ensure that this wouldn't happen s... [More]
  4. Discussion: Cephalexin sends MG into flare?
    Some side effects of cephalexin include breathing, tiredness, joint pain--similar to MG problems. My guess is that you may be allergic, or one of t... [More]
  5. Discussion: Cephalexin sends MG into flare?
    Hi all, I started an antibiotic called APO-CEPHALEX for a week 4 tablets a day. After the first day of taking it my MG is in an extreme flare and ... [More]