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Cefalexin for Water Infection

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MsM81
MsM81

Yet again I have a water infection. On Thursday I was prescribed 500mg of cefalexin to be taken three times a day for 7 days. I took two on Thursday and the full three yesterday. Last night I woke up with horrific sweating, feeling dizzy and nausea. Could this be down to the antibiotics? I haven’t taken any today but I’m worried that the infection will get worse but due to the Christmas period, my dr’s aren’t open until 27th Dec. Any advice would be appreciated. 

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  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite MsM81

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    Hi there, the only thing I can suggest would be to take half a tablet 3 times a day and see how you get on like that, it may just be enough to keep things at bay until 27th without making you feel to nauseous/dizzy, Of course keep drinking plenty of water throughout the day, sorry I can't be of any more help.

    Phoebe

  • chris66957
    chris66957 MsM81

    Posted

    I would seriously take your temperature and ring 111 (if you’re in the UK). I had Sepsis this year and it really frightened me. If your temp is high you should take paracetamol to get it down
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