What is Cephalexin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CephalexinBrand:
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and bone, ear, skin, and urinary tract infections.
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How do members experience Cephalexin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Prevent infection | 51 | 29 | |
Bacterial overgrowth syndrome | 16 | 2 | |
Urinary tract infection | 12 | 15 | |
Cellulitis | 7 | 6 | |
Bladder problems | 5 | 5 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Diarrhea | 6 | |
Constipation | 2 | |
Nausea | 2 | |
Nausea during and after eating | 2 | |
Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
Candida (fungal) infection | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 10 | |
Moderate | 12 | |
Mild | 13 | |
None | 59 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Feb 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for urinary problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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