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Keflex dosage???????????????? I went to the clinic today for ear and throat pains and the Dr. gave me keflex. I don't have insurance so I requested samples and am taking the 750 mg for 4 days then 500mg twice a day for the remainding 3. Does this make sense to anyone? I am not sure why the dosing is different. Is this going to matter? I'm not sure if I should go back and question what he gave me since they are the professional and I am not. Any insight?

SuperVibrationalEscrow replied: "Yeah Keflex is very strong. I have taken it before. I'm a big guy and they have given me 500mg. So you will be fine with what they gave you. I would be glad they cut it back after 4 days cuz you are going to have such a diarrhea. I hope you like yogurt cuz you need to be eating it every day."

Is Keflex safe for dogs to take? And if it is I need to know that dosage amounts. He has skin irritations, he is allergic to fleas, we have already been to the vet and everything they prescribe to him doesn't work

Karen O replied: "Don't ever give a dog human medications. Contact your vet if your dog needs medical treatment."

sch55 replied: "yes its safe- not sure of dosage"

shalakoaussies replied: "Keflex is the brand name for Cephelaxin and it is safe for dogs, but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you be self administering antibiotics to a dog without veterinary supervision!"

butterfly replied: "Does your dog have an human infection and if so , I'm curious as how your dog might have gotten it?????"

Buddy28 replied: "If your dog needs an antibiotic, you should take it to a vet and get the proper antibiotic in the proper dosage. Don't take a chance on human meds."

melissa replied: "Yes you can. Certain human medication can be givin to dogs in small doses. However in this case I think you should consult with a vet first. Depending on whats wrong with you dog it might require a different antibiotic.different infections call for different antibiotics."

Minocycline & Keflex? My doctor gave me Keflex for my bronchitis....and he knows i'm also taking Minocycline for acne. so i am assuming its ok to take the two together i just wanna make sure.....i will more than likely take them one after the other...the dosage on the minocycline is 2 a day (so i take opne in the morning, and one before bed) and the dosage for the Keflex is 1, 3 times a day(one in the morning, one after school, and one right before bed) so should this be ok to take the two together?

Paramedic replied: "Yes, it's ok if your doc has you on both; there is no drug interaction; they are too different classes of antibiotics. Keflex is a first cousin to the cillin family and the Minocycline (minocin) is in the Tetracycline family. The Minocin will also help fight the bronchitis. Get well soon!"

I'm on Keflex can I have a glass of wine? I'm taking Keflex, 2 teaspoons, 4 times a day, I have one dosage left to take tonight...I had a UTI on Monday, which is gone now...Is it okay if I have a glass of wine? As long as I stay hydrated.... Serious Answers Only!

Cowgirl replied: "I would call a pharmacist, to make sure."

Why do I feel like I'm on my period but I'm not? I don't have any painful cramps or anything, I just have a the general dull down there feeling of cramps but I'm not on my period, it ended last wednesday, and it's not on its way any time soon. I guess I should mention that I'm currently on a huge dosage of Prednisone(a steroid) and Keflex for a ruptured ear drum. I'm not currently on birth control and seeing as that I just got off my period, I'm not pregnant. Help anyone?

Chaz C replied: "Ive had the same problem lately. let me know b/c id like to know as well."

Silly_Little_Pancake replied: "weird, I have also........ maybe it's from eating some who knows, also I do get like all in like head over heels love with one person........and that's only during my peirod so who knows......bc my 'symtoms' are coming too and I have a month until mine"

It's 4:00 AM, someone help my poor throat! T_T? Alrighty, well, first off, high everyone! What's up? I hope everyone's doing okay. I know I'm not. T_T Well, for the past 3 days I've had a severe sore throat. It's hurt to speak, swallow, cough or even breathe at times. Since I got sick Saturday morning, I haven't been able to get to my doctor, and wont be able to until tomorrow. I can't take this pain anymore, and seeing as to how today...err...later on today, I will have a good deal of family around, I need ways to get my throat feeling better. I had one Keflex 500mg (I believe that was the dosage) antibiotic from a few weeks ago when I got sick and lost my bottle, so, as a last resort, I took it. I've always gotten sore throats in the past, they come atleast once a month for anytime between 3-10 days on average. And sometimes it gets to the point where I miss 2-3 weeks of school when I get really bad cases. My doctor said he is going to refer me to an ENT specialist, but I'm not sure how long that could take. Basically, I need a sore throat remedy, shout out anything, I'm not gonna sugar coat it, but I'M DESPERATE!!!!! So, please, anyone who knows of anything, no matter how disgusting, vile, repulsive or whatever, please tell me it! Thanks!!! Remedies I've used: Milk OTC medications (tylenol and theraflu) Apple Cider Vinegar Tea Fresh lemon juice Vicks formula 44 throat spray So, any ideas/suggestions? Thanks. =[ EDIT: I live in sunny Florida and get plenty of glasses of good ol' OJ a day.

Flix replied: "Only thing I could suggest that you didn't list would be orange juice..but if none of that worked I doubt that'd help much at all :( Sorry I couldn't be of more help, good luck to you!"

ummer f replied: "You used apple cider vinegar??? That'll burn your throat. Never mix synthetic and organic remidies. And that should be raw milk. Seriously, you cannot give into synthetics and pharama manufactured products. Any chance the sore throat might be related to mensuration? Or perhaps lack of sleep? Too much coffee?"

Tim replied: "o i use these little small oranges beset they are some exotic vietnamese fruit then i steam them with my rice then slice them and eat em or i drink ummm warm lemonade"

rocky4ver replied: "1 spoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 spoons of honey and warm water. try gargling salted water. too"

kyle9316 replied: "To help your sore throat, at least for an hour or two, gargle with salt water. Don't drink the salt water, whatever you do! It will make the swelling in your throat go down by making the cells shrink, so it won't hurt as much. Of course, in a few hours it will come back, and there's a possibility it might be worse, so only try this as a last resort."

Aj replied: "take some strepsils at daytime. and gargle with oral antiseptic Bactidol. it has triple acting hexetidine to relief soar throat. gargle with it morning when you wake up and at night after you take a brush."

butterfly kisses replied: "When I was younger and had a sore throat my mom always made me gargle warm salt water every few hours and it worked."

luvfall replied: "Use liquid Mylanta and liquid Benadryl. Use 1/2 of each to make 1 tablespoon. Gargle with it and swallow. The benadryl acts as a numbing agent while the Malox coats the benadryl to your throat. On top of that you need to be taking ibuprofin or tylenol. Sounds like you may need your tonsils out. You mat have lots of sinus drainage."

StrawberryDribblez replied: "drink warm/hot water with honey mixed into it. it really helps. i had sore throat and couldnt talk properely for a day and my friends teased me =( ha. and also bathe in warm water. relax. try to like clear your throat. massage your throat gently. if theres flem try to spit as much out as possible. just some tips that i think mite be helpful =) gud luck"

Severe Urinary Tract Infection?? Still No relief :(? I went to my ob this past tuesday due to what I thought was a UTI. NP confirmed UTI and prescribed Keflex. After day 3 Keflex STILL hadn't kicked in and pain was SO intense I asked for something stronger so they prescribed Levaquin and Pyridium for the pain. Took both at 10:30a on Thursday and by 3:30p still no pain relief. Called pharmacist who said I should be having SOME relief due to the pyridium. Went to Er where they did a bunch of blood work that came back ok, pelvic exam that came back ok. They did however say there is 'a lot' of blood in my urine. They also said there is some sort of fluid that I'm leaking but they don't know from where so they took a culture that takes a few days. I'm on my second day of a 3 day dosage of Levaquin and have exhausted the pyridium and there is STILL intense pain when I urinate. Am I being impatient or have I possibly been misdiagnosed. Shouldn't the symptoms at least be all gone? Am I being impatient? Help BTW, everyone keeps telling me to drink lots of water. I KNOW that but it is so painful when I go that I'm afraid. :(

m e replied: "Go to another doctor, a planned pregnancy clinic, or an STD clinic. Sometimes they will check you out free or for a small donation."

kf160 replied: "Change from drinking water to drinking (1) cranberry juice (2) pomegranate juice"

johneonykk replied: "try some cranberry juice too and some chamomille tea stop drinking milk for awhile"

yp_laura replied: "I think u should keep on with the med's. U can go to ur local drug store and buy Uristat by monistat that will aliviate the spasms, and pain during urination. If ur symptoms persist i say make another appointment with ur gynocologist and ask to be tested for std's as well."

whitefleur369 replied: "I think you need to get back to the Dr. ASAP If you can't get in to see your OB, do you have a family Dr with Saturday hours? The ER obviously no help. You may need a different antibiotic. Keflex was not on a list that I saw when I googled UTIs. Don't let this go. Here is where I was looking. This site gives a great deal of info that you can use to educate yourself on this and use for fuel when you go back to the doctor. Good luck"

♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ replied: "Have your OB/GYN prescibe Fluconazole and and exterior ointment. Be sure to be generous with the ointment and keep it clean and covered with the ointment at all times! Fluconazole 200 mg Tab Sample illustration only. Your medication may look different. If you have questions, please ask your pharmacist. Important note This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your health care professional. Always seek the advice of your health care professional if you have any questions about this product or your medical condition. This information is not intended as individual medical advice and does not substitute for the knowledge and judgment of your health care professional. This information does not contain any assurances that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. Monograph title FLUCONAZOLE - ORAL Phonetic pronunciation (flew-CON-uh-zole) Common brand name(s) Diflucan Uses Fluconazole is an azole antifungal medication used to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections. How to use Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.This medication comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, remember to use it at the same time each day as directed.Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus or yeast to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Missed dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Precautions Before taking fluconazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungal drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole); or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease.Although uncommon, this drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.Because kidney function can decrease with age, use caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.Fluconazole passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Side effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset/pain, headache, dizziness, or hair loss may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. 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Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: hallucinations, mental/mood changes. Notes Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Storage Store the US product below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom.Store the Canadian product at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Selected from NATIONAL DRUG DATA FILE (NDDF) data included with permission and copyrighted by First DataBank, Inc., 2004. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider. The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment."

jloertscher replied: "it sounds like your infection is pretty severe. The blood might indicate that the infection has spread to your kidneys as well. Do you have a fever? Pyridium can help with the pain, but doesn't always get rid of it. Levaquin SHOULD get rid of the infection....then the pain will subside. In the meantime, get some more pyridium. It is available OTC. One more thing. Disregard the VERY long answer saying that you should be on Diflucan. You have a bacterial infection, whcih diflucan will be completely ineffective against. You might need it later if you develop a yeast infection from the antibiotics, but for now you don't need it."

Jill M replied: "one time i had what i and the dr. thought was a uti...so they put me on antibiotics...no relief, in fact...i think it even may have gotten a little worse...after all that pain...turned out it was a yeast infection-with symptoms similar to the uti! so ab's made it worse. you may want to see if monistat doesn't help..."

Do you think I got counterfeit meds at my pharmacy? I have a tooth/ear infection, and my dentist wrote an Rx for Amoxicillin and I got it filled from my nearby (big name) pharmacy where I have been going for years. So, I take the pill and I get very panicky and get chest pains and take my blood pressure and it is like 180/105 or something like that. The thing is, I've taken Amoxicillin probably upwards of 10 times and have never had a problem. Part 2: I called the dentist and told him of my reaction and he wrote a script for Ery-Tabs: The same thing, but worse happened, but it happened about 4 or 5 hours after the first dosage: I woke up with a rapid heart beat and had trouble breathing and my blood pressure spiked again. Part 3: It happened again with Keflex. Knock on wood, my normal blood pressure is 120/75 or 80 and I am on some meds for migraines, but there is no interactions reported. The pharmacist said I could be allergic to the binders? How come I wasn't before? Do you think the pharmacy is getting counterfeit drugs? Here is an article about the widespread counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals currently happening the world, which could affect the U.S.: >

The mom replied: "I don't think the pharmacy is likely to have gotten coutnerfeit drugs, unless these pharmacies are located in China. You might be allergic to the binders, but that is also usually a slightly different formulation for different drugs and varies from company to company. I think it's more highly possible you may have a previously undiagnosed mitral valve prolapse, and the infection plus medications are setting it off to the point you do notice it. You would probably benefit from seeing a cardiologist, or at least start with a general practice doctor and have them take a listen to your chest. If you have a mild prolapse, under ordinary conditions it won't have any effect on you at all- but with the challenge of the infection and migraines, it might kick up. But I don't think the problem lies with the drugs themselves, no."

B.Woorley replied: "You need to contact a doctor."

Robert F replied: "If in doubt have the pills checked. the dr should be able to have this done easy enough."

Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES) replied: "HELLO GUITAR... THE PHARMACY WOULD GIVE YOU A COUNTERFEIT DRUG. THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN IN A MAJOR AMERICAN PHARMACY. THE PHARMACIST WAS CORRECT IN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE BINDER WHICH KEEP THE TABLET TOGETHER. IT'S GOOD YOU'RE FINE NOW."

nobodyinparticular replied: "If you are in the US, the chance that you could get a counterfeit drug from a big name pharmacy is virtually zero. After we had problems with counterfeit drugs a couple of decades ago, Congress passed a law requiring any company that bought or sold prescription drugs to be licensed. Every drug had to have a "pedigree," meaning that there were records available to track everywhere it had been. Drugs were required to be returned only to the manufacturer, and exported drugs are not allowed to be returned at all. A few pharmacists went to prison in the first few years for filling prescriptions with things like doctors' samples, so that just doesn't happen anymore. It is possible that your reaction could be to one of the excipients in the drugs, as your pharmacist suggested. You may want to call and ask if the three drugs have any ingredients in common. (I can't look this up for you, since one of your drugs is a generic.) It is more likely that you are reacting to your migraine medicine. Most migraine drugs are vasoconstrictors, and can raise blood pressure. Also, some people are very sensitive to drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and get blood pressure spikes from them. I hope this helps."

Amanda replied: "You can develop allergies, that is not uncommon. I doubt it's counterfeit medications. I developped an allergy to amoxicillin even though I had taken it a few times before, suddenly I couldn't take it anymore"

Should I pay my medical bills-I was given wrong meds twice and the third time is pending? I went to the hospital because I formed an abscess on my chest and decided to go to the hospital for care. No one wanted to work with it so they talked to me and gave me an antibiotic. I was put on Keflex 500mg at 1 4 times a day. 2000 mg of meds a day. The first day was fine, but the second day I woke up from a nap with horrible back spasms and stomach cramps that was out of this world and I also couln't breath properly and was freezing and shivering. I waited 2 hours and the pain got worse I was so fearful of the ER bill (no insurance) I would get, but I knew this could be fatal. I went to the ER and they ran tests and found that my urine was full of blood. My antibiotic dosage was too high. After test and X-rays they found that my kidney was affected as well. I was put on a different antibiotic called Bactrium DS and after taking that for three days I was told it to was the wrong med as well. I'm now on my third antibiotic in 5 days and all I can do is wait for the medical bill.

S P replied: "That is how it goes. No one can know what kind of infection it is until you try antibiotics. Nothing you can do about it."

jasminium replied: "Like all medications, different things work for different people. Sometimes they have try numerous med's before they find one that works well with your body and ailment. You still need to pay your bill. Try calling the financial counselorat the hospital, maybe they can get you on a payment plan. Also, some counties offer a (cheap) health plan through them if you go to the county clinics and hospital. Anyway, good luck, I know it's really hard trying to get by without health insurance. We all should have it."