http://www.medications.com/se/Cephalexin+Monohydrate Recent side effects for Cephalexin Monohydrate Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:20:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29913 I've been taking Cephalin Monohydrate now for two days: one every hour and my heart seeded up a double (up to 120 beats per minute). I'm taking it tonight cause I afraid I might have a heart attack if my heart beats get faster. I stopped taking now for nin http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29913 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28371 I have the rash after taking only 6 pills or six days. The rash has spread over the upper torso and scalp. I am 31 and this is what I got 5 days after strep. After the dry skin appears it starts to itch. Then you scratch and we will see if it goes away. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28371 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:33:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26713 After a simple operation I have these symptoms after taking Cephalexin: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, stools that are watery, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, mental confusion, weakness dizziness, tired feeling AND vaginal discharge. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26713 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:29:54 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25116 I am pregnant in my thrid trimidster. My doctor perscribed me these CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE 1tab/x3 a day. BUT: I only took ONE A DAY (I was too scared to take more with baby) and found over the last 3days I have been very EMOTIONALLY ERACTIC, feeling faint http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25116 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:49:56 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24924 I have been taken Cephalexin for 4 days now, 500mg my pill is red. My side affects are loose bowels, stomach boiling like it maybe upset, and a very bad case of the burps .Although it is hot air that come up. It leaves a very nasty taste in the mouth and a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24924 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:12:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23567 I took this medication seven years ago. After a couple of days I broke out into hives. When the initial Hives went away I kept itching. Then, the itching began to spread all over my body. I have been turned away by many doctors who wished me luck and s http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23567 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:11:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22040 I was put on a 10 day course of cephalexin 500 mg. capsule therapy post-operatively. About the 6th day I started to develop a rash, however did not attribute it to the medication until I noticed that the rash started to spread with each subsequent dosing, http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22040 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:11:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22039 I was put on a 10 day course of cephalexin 500 mg. capsule therapy post-operatively. About the 6th day I started to develop a rash, however did not attribute it to the medication until I noticed that the rash started to spread with each subsequent dosing, http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22039 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:48:43 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19192 I was prescribed cephalexin for infection in my head and after the third day of using it I broke down into hives and started itching throughout my whole body. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19192 Sat, 09 Dec 2006 10:39:55 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18578 itching rash on trunk of body for 3 to four days. I took it before dental cleaning because I have two knee implants. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18578 Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:42:46 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16247 I took cephalexin for 1 week for an infected cut. A few days after finishing the prescription I started experiencing severe sensitivity to cold. Any contact with anything even slightly cold causes a severe overreaction (prickly, itching, discoloration of t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16247 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:46:32 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16065 Have been taking 500 mg for nine days for stomach flu and it has worked wonders, will finish on the tenth day. Do feel sluggish, gas and slight chill and that is about all. My pill is red http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16065 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:12:27 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12752 i have taken it for several days now 500mg 4x a day and have dry mouth, chronic headaches, and all I want to do is sleep. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12752 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 08:08:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10875 I am taking Cephalexin monohydrate 500 mg 4x a day for the treatment of recurring boils in different areas of the same part. Since taking it, I have experienced, contrary to others on this site, serious constipation, in addition, dry mouth and slightly sl http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10875 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:57:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9604 I've been taking the medication for three weeks now, 500 mg (I think) twice a day. I've been suffering from a constant gurgling in my stomach, as if from a stomach virus. I'm also experiencing joint pain and some tingling in my fingers and hands, also so http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9604 Wed, 15 Sep 2004 04:52:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5887 i recently had a tummy tuck and am taking CEPHALEXIN 250 qid. i am also on MEPROZINE for pain. one of these meds makes my throat hurt also dry yellow coated tongue. it also feels swollen at times. which med is doing this? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5887 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 20:47:31 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4441 i just started to take this cephalexin(april 19 2004) i'm taking it for an infected stitches from a fistual bein put in for dialysis i have chronic kidney failure so if you no that this will hurt my kidneys please tell me i'm 17% kidney fution almost ready http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4441 Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:33:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4415 I am taking Cephalexin 500mg/4x per day. Today is my 2nd day (5 more days to go) and I have tiny red dots all over my legs...it itches......and my arms and back and scalp itch too! Also, last night, after taking my 3rd dose of the day, my stomach starte http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4415 Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:38:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4397 After cutting my finger on metal, the Dr. in the ER prescribed Cephalexin 500MG. What a nightmare it has been since taking the first pill. I have had chronic loose stool, constant gas, chills, and dry mouth. Along with all of that, all I want to do is s http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4397 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:53:51 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4214 I am on 500mg for strept. throat. Since being on Cephalexin, I have had almost migraine like headaches including nausea. Bright light is very irritating and a few times I have felt as though I might pass out. Rob http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4214 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:40:33 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4163 Wife went to hospital with difficulty breathing and pressure on chest ....was treated as a heart attack victim. ...After all types of test etc.....she now has asthma for life......anyone out there with the same type of reaction. Jack and Betty http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4163 Mon, 22 Mar 2004 07:49:36 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4121 500 mg, 4/day. Unlike most of the posts, I have not had loose bowels. However, I am terribly woozy, almost to the point where I'm afraid to drive. I have little to no energy and headaches, but I have just caught a cold so I'm sure that is a factor. I w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4121 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 21:02:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4092 i've been taking cephalexin for about a week... i have had abdominal pains and headaches... only thing that bothers me the most is the headaches... normal? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4092 Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:40:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4051 ive been feeling really tired and headaches are very frequent. i keep feeling really hot no matter where i am, but the whole loose bowels thing is getting on my nerves. its very hard to work when having to be in the toilet 11 times a day. i reccomend no http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4051 Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:41:52 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4034 Very unpleasant mouth taste, especially after eating. Most food tastes awful. Tongue looks ulcerated. Dose is 500mg, 4/d. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4034 Thu, 11 Mar 2004 10:12:44 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3982 I have been taking two 500-mg pills a day for a sinus infection. I have felt extremely tired, dizzy, stomach problems, cold chills and headache. Also, very thirsty and hungry. I am beginning to think that the "cure" (cephalexin) is worse than the disease http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3982 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 20:03:10 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3849 5 days ago I had otoplasy surgery and was told to take 4, 500mg pills a day to prevent infection. Here are my side effects: Num feeling in my arms, Trouble sleeping at night, Frequent urination even if I don't really need to go, Depressed feeling and e http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3849 Sat, 14 Feb 2004 07:22:54 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3835 After Effects When Finished Using Cephalexin I finished taking Cephalexin a week ago for strep throat and currently I've been feeling a tingling sensation on my arms and legs. Sometimes I get an itchy feeling on my arms. Could this be an after affect?? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3835 Thu, 12 Feb 2004 08:27:51 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3814 Oh I also forgot (I am guest #4493) I havent had the loose bowels but boy I do have to urinate every 2 hours and I am not drinking THAT much water! 8 more days to go! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3814 Thu, 12 Feb 2004 08:23:51 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3813 Oh I have been having headaches too, only been on the Cephalexain 2 days, I get a very very upset nauseaous stomach feeling like I need to vomit, go from being comfortable to feeling very very flushed and woozy, found laying down and sleeping is the only t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3813 Tue, 10 Feb 2004 13:49:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3784 A confirmation - I also am having very loose, watery bowels, going to the bathroom frequently. It's killing all the normal intestinal flora (hence the watery feces) along with my persistant bronchitis. My lungs feel better, but my abdominals are upset. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3784 Sun, 01 Feb 2004 15:52:18 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3694 i've been taking this medication for about 4 days, i have been extremely irritable, a bit itchy with a slight rash and having nightmares where i wake up in a panic or yelling waking myself up, i've also has stomach pain, is this normal? i am taking the me http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3694 Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:13:06 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3640 I have been taking cephalexin for jock itch where I had sores on my scrotum on anus, that has disapeared, but now I have very itch red bumbs that are swelling on my penis. Is this a side of effect of the medicine. Thanks http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3640 Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:02:52 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3601 ive only had 4 cephalexin 500mg, but this morning i woke with a rash all over small red spots everywhere. im taking the capsules for tonsilitis. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3601 Mon, 05 Jan 2004 02:26:47 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3426 Had the following reported: "My mother was treated for cystitis with a strong course of antibiotics back in october & since then has not been able to eat certain foods(such as nuts, chocolate, strong tea, fruit) without a nasty taste in her mouth & sometim http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3426 Mon, 05 Jan 2004 00:11:10 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3425 After four days of this stuff at 500 mg, I have had diarreah and my nursing daughter has broken out in a severe rash. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3425 Wed, 24 Dec 2003 07:05:23 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3346 joint pain, tired, itchy scalp, swelling of joints....I am being treated for cellulitious, on 4xper day (500mg) for over 60 days now, after major antibiotic drips IV for 5 days every 6 hours..... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3346 Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:58:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3016 ok basicly headaches loose bowls, and itching right? Anything more serious? I haven't started them yet. do they help? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3016 Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:55:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2967 I have been taking Cephalexin for about four days. The side affects for me are severe adominal pain, itching all over, pain in my legs, and feel very thirsty like I can't get enough to drink. Is this normal? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2967 Sun, 02 Jun 2002 23:38:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1901 the doctor has me taken 4 of these pills a day, they're 500 mg each. meaning i'm taking 2000 milligrams a day. since i have been taken them since may 16, i've been feelin tired like no energy to do anything but sit or lay around. i also feel that i ha http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1901 Mon, 04 Nov 2002 04:30:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1698 since i've been taking cephalexin i've been going to the bathroom too frequently moving my bowers. When sitting down, it comes out as water or loose stuff. Is this what it suppose to do? I'm taking this for seven days (day # 4). http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1698 Mon, 16 Dec 2002 05:40:48 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1405 I've been having headaches and pains in my lower back and feel real hot on the inside. I really don't know if this is coming from the medicine or not. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1405 Tue, 17 Dec 2002 06:14:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1391 cannot sleep well after taking 500mg/ 4times a day. Feel drowsy, tired. Headache and pain also present. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1391 Sun, 22 Dec 2002 18:30:49 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1317 I have been taking Cephalexin for three days. I am very lethargic. I am also very itchy on my scalp, back and arms. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1317 Wed, 25 Dec 2002 16:46:27 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1285 I have been taking Cephalexin for almost a week. I had sinus surgery. The headaches were the worst. Now 5 days later I can hardly swallor water. Had the stints taken out of my nose yesterday and the dr. said I had "Thrush." My mouth is full of tiny wh http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1285 Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:40:49 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1255 Loose bowels from day one...very liquid motion especially when I take without food..dosage 4 per day..have missed out dosage occasionally http://www.medications.com/effect/view/1255