Cephalexin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Lil...
• September 15, 2020

For Kidney Infections "Okay, so now after nearly two weeks of getting diagnosed with a kidney infection and of me coming here to read the reviews (a lot of me crying) of how it works for everyone else, here is mine. I was taking one cephalexin pill, 500 mg, twice a day for 14 days. I am on day 13; I didn’t start feeling better until day 4, which scared me because it seemed that I was healing slower than others. I still had kidney pain at day 10, but now I don’t. This pill, after 5 days, made me sleepy and nauseous, but that’s about it. I did find that on day 12, I started to pee out blood again, but I knew it came from my vagina by the discharge with it, so I ended up getting BV with this pill, which doesn’t surprise me; it is an antibiotic. So please know you may not feel better until four or five days; everyone heals differently. I wish you a speedy recovery :)"

• And...
• July 5, 2017

Cephalexin for Bacterial Infection "I had a really bad cold and viral bronchitis, and I ended up with nasal cellulitis of all things (infection in my nose and on my face). I took this medication, and on day three, it was clearing up nicely, and by day 5, the infection is gone. I had virtually no side effects other than sleepiness, but I think that's normal when you're fighting an infection. I took 500 mg x 4 times a day, and I had no stomach or intestinal issues at all. It was great."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2014

Cephalexin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I had to take a double dosage of Keflex. I weigh about 115 lbs and had to take Keflex 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. I didn't have any issues with side effects or drinking alcohol while on it. It was prescribed as a precaution after I accidentally got a cut on my leg that required 13 stitches. The only dissatisfactory attribute was the horrid sulfur smell of the capsules."

• dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2016

Cephalexin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Had an ingrown toenail infection. Was given 500mg Keflex taken 4 times a day for 7 days. It is working and I have no pain in my toe. However, so far I've had diarrhea, stomach pain, tiredness and weakness, dizzy spells, yellow skin, loss of appetite, nausea, red scratchy eyes. So most of the usual stuff. The long and short of it is my toe will be healed as long as I can deal with the side effects for a few more days."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I am writing this review because cephalexin has saved my life a number of times, and while that does not mean it will necessarily do the same for you, please know that despite all the negative stories you will read here, to which you must pay attention as well, I am still here on this earth as a result of having taken it and continue to take it when necessary. Thank God it does work for some."

• The...
• September 8, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Basically, I got strep throat, and the first several days on cephalexin were fine, except for a bit of a stomach ache. Then, soon after, my body temperature dropped to 94.3, and I got extreme vertigo. Kept having worrying, empty life feelings. Cephalexin works a little too well, not only gets rid of the bacteria, but almost getting rid of the human in the process."

• ms ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 21, 2015

Cephalexin for Bladder Infection "Cystitis for what seems forever. Take Keflex 500mg when an attack occurs. Told later by chemist who knew how often I get cystitis, could go on preventative 250mg daily so saw Dr. who said OK. After being months free, Dr said no, go off it for a while. Three weeks later, worst dose of Cystitis ever. Luckily have Keflex on hand so along with Ural, will be seeing Dr. very soon. What's the risk of being on a preventative dose every day?"

• Gia...
• June 11, 2020

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Took cephalexin 4 times a day, 500 mg a dose, for about two weeks for a dermal cyst. Its effect was not immediate, but by the third day, I started to see real improvement. Within ten days, it had almost completely vanished. BUT OH, DID I FEEL TERRIBLE... I had heard that 'drowsiness' was a 'rare' side effect of this drug, at least according to the drug company, who during their trials must have enrolled some other species that just looked human to study, because almost EVERYONE who takes this feels like a truck almost ran over them. They have experienced real sedation, dizziness, brain fog, irritability, a blocking of the effects of antidepressants, weakness, etc. I had most of these, and for several days AFTER taking it, I still felt out of sorts.... I will never take this drug again, as I feel like I lost two weeks of my life because of a minor problem that could have been treated with something just as effective but not as horrible."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2013

For Bladder Infection "I am very sensitive to antibiotics. Bactrim makes me nauseous, gives me a rapid heartbeat, and makes me feel like I have a fever. Cephalexin, on the other hand, doesn't make me feel sick at all. The only thing it really does is make me exhausted for the first 1-3 hours after taking the dose and makes me feel high during that time. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. However, if I stand up during this 1-3 hour time frame, I do get a little dizzy and slightly nauseous, but it's nothing. Overall, good medicine."

• Tex...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 12, 2016

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "As someone who has suffered with chronic bronchitis most of my adult life, I have used Cephalexin for these URTIs for years. It has and is working for me when things looked really bad; usually in just a few days, I am on the mend and within a week or so the nasty cough is gone. The stuff saved me from being admitted to the hospital yet once again."

• SBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

Cephalexin for Bacterial Infection "Took it for 7 days for a tooth infection, took the pain away on the 3rd day, no adverse reactions. Had a reaction to Bactrim, so I was hesitant to take antibiotics, however, I'm confident in Keflex now. Stop stressing and take it."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

Cephalexin for Bacterial Infection "I went to the emergency room for a tooth abscess, and they prescribed me Keflex 500 mg four times a day for 10 days. I have had zero side effects. It worked fast and took the infection right away. I had a little sore throat the whole 7 days, but I was sneezing before I took the Keflex, so it was probably a virus or allergies. My throat looks fine. But I highly recommend Keflex because there are barely any side effects."

• Ano...
• April 18, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Cephalexin might be one of the best antibiotics I have ever taken. I was prescribed 500mg 3x a day for 7 days for an infected lymph node (? The doc didn't really explain, but the lymph node in my groin was swollen to the size of a grape and SO painful I could barely walk. He said it was abscessed) By the 5th dose, almost all of the pain had subsided, swelling was down and I had ZERO side effects. Usually I am very sensitive to antibiotics so I was sure to take the pills on a full stomach. I also get nervous taking any type of medication because of the potential stomach upsets, as I am absolutely terrified of throwing up. But, currently on day 4 - No complaints whatsoever. Very happy with how it is working so far :)"

• Rey...
• January 19, 2015

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "After suffering with a respiratory tract infection for well over a year (which doctors kept swearing was viral and nothing they could do except refill my asthma meds since the coughing fits caused asthma attacks), I was actually prescribed this for a urinary tract infection in early pregnancy, and my respiratory tract infection is almost non-existent after 3 days!"

• C93...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 19, 2013

For Bladder Infection "Been taking this medication every day for about a year now as I have renal failure and recurrent urinary tract infection problems. No side effects at all for me. However, if I forget to take it one day, I will get an infection nearly instantly, so it's obviously working well."

• mum...
• March 12, 2016

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Wow. Cleared up a very nasty post-surgery infection. No side effects. As others have said, I think you see more negative posts than positive, because those of us without complications are lucky to move forward. Best wishes to everyone with their issues."

• Net...
• December 21, 2015

Cephalexin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Keflex 500 mg three times a day is slowly but surely getting rid of my folliculitis. It took about three days for the infection to stop oozing, another two days later it has almost completely dried up. No discernible side effects for me."

• Ama...
• November 7, 2016

For Bladder Infection "Cephalexin is the only antibiotic that clears UTIs for me. The GPs always tell me to try others but inevitably just prolong my infection until I finally get cephalexin. No noticeable side effects for me and always does the job. I literally cry with relief when I get these as I know within 24 hours I can get on with my life!"

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I get impetigo in/on my nose practically every year for the past few years, which is odd because I am not a child, nor do I come into contact with any. I’ve taken cephalexin four or five times for this infection and never had any evident symptoms. I thought it worked great, actually. However, this past time, I suddenly got terrible anxiety that ruined my life for about a week. Shaking, racing thoughts, the whole deal. The worst I’ve ever had-I couldn’t even watch TV alone at home without having to fight it off. Something inside of me told me to look up reviews for the medication, and I actually teared up reading that other people experienced similar things and this wasn’t just my life now. I stopped taking the medication early and feel almost back to normal already. I hope this helps someone!"

• Jen...
• December 9, 2016

For Bladder Infection "I have a urinary infection with pain and blood. The doctor gave me Keflex 500 mg three times per day for a 7-day course. After the third tablet on the first day, the pain is almost gone and there is no more blood. I am very happy and will continue to finish the whole 7-day course. Keflex works very well for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2017

Cephalexin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Prescribed 500 mg 4x a day for 10 days for an infected ingrown hair on my bikini line. I've gotten lots of ingrown hair infections in the past and usually just let them run their course, but taking this was SO much better! Cleared up by day 4, absolutely no side effects, even drinking alcohol went well. Only giving it a 9 because waking up to take it every 6 hours was very annoying, especially once it seemed to have gotten better."

• Lee...
• December 1, 2014

Cephalexin for Bladder Infection "I have suffered with reoccurring bladder infections or symptoms of bladder infections for the past 7 years without any relief up until this past April 2014 when I was referred to a specialist by my urologist who himself could not help me. I was prescribed Keflex by this specialist and it has seemed to be the miracle I have been needing up until a month ago when my symptoms reappeared. Not sure if my body has become immune to the Keflex but I am back suffering with on again off again symptoms making my life miserable."

• Jea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

Cephalexin for Bladder Infection "Took a 500 mg dose of Keflex twice a day for one week - I had a UTI. Side effects were diarrhea, headaches, felt depressed, upset stomach, and nausea. Now I’m having stomach cramping. Just hope the urinary tract infection I had is gone after taking this strong antibiotic."

• Tes...
• October 14, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed 500mg of Cephalexin for a staph infection on my face. I took 4 pills a day for 2 weeks. I was surprised to come on this site and find some bad reviews and side effects because my experience with this medication has been phenomenal! My bacterial infection cleared up within days! I had no side effects, and I am not having any problems with diarrhea (though if you do have this problem, you can take something with the pill). The medication definitely smells bad, haha, but I learned that that is completely normal. It doesn't really 'taste' like anything because you just drink it with water and swallow it anyway. I definitely recommend Cephalexin."

• Som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2012

Cephalexin for Bacterial Infection "Very effective antibiotic on two (2) separate events for oral abscess! Usually a straight Penicillin customer, I am & Doc prefers Amoxicillin (not efficacious for me). Compromise medicine: Keflex is the most foul-smelling thing I ever wanted to swallow because it works... so hold your breath!"