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Keflex

Cephalexin

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9
2.3  Effectiveness
5.1  Side Effects
4.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 10 Keflex side effects and 2 Keflex benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Keflex, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Energy 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Patience 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Stress Level 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
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Commonly Reported Keflex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Appetite Loss 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Dark / Tarry Stools 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Diarrhea 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Fatigue 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Fever 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Irregular Bleeding 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Irritability / Impatience 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Vomiting 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Keflex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Anxiety 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Chest Pain 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Painful Urination 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Stomach Ulcers 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
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User Comments about Keflex
06 Jan 2012 Great antibiotic. Heals infection. Very expensive, though.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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22 Jun 2011 When I reported what was happening to my Doctor he tried to tell me that that couldn't be a possible side efect of of two doses but at the time that was the only thing I was taking and it was for a infection but I won't take that stuff no more
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