Allergic to penicillin but given Cefalexin!
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I was discharged yesterday after a microdiscectomy and prescribed these to take twice a day for a week even though the hospital knew of my allergic reaction to penicillin.
Took one last night and within two hours was red hot, skin was flashing, covered in a rash and spots and my veins became so prominent, it was like I was lifting 200kg barbells!
The GF was so worried she told me this morning she just kept me talking about anything as I was so *wierd*.
Spoke to the hospital this morning and they apologised for the error!
Si
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Oh, well thats alright then :roll: :D
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BTW this was my first experience of private medicene! Not a great one if they give the wrong drugs out!
Si
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Get well soon
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i am allergic to penicillin, but been given this antibiotic as the gp told it works well , and whilst some with a penicillin allergy cannot takeit - most are ok and respond well.
Hope you feel better soon !
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\"Although it is not generally considered first-line treatment for any indication, it is a useful alternative to penicillins in patients with penicillin hypersensitivity. There is, however, cross-reactivity in 10% of patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins and carbapenems.\"
I.E. it is normally prescribed for people WITH penicillin allergies, so the hospital made no mistake. However 10% of people who are allergic to penicillin are also allergic to cefalexin.
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