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Can Keflex, Metformin And Vancomycin Be Taken Together?

I have a question about keflex and metformin. I am 56 yrs old. I noticed an open wound on my foot. I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The VA treated my foot but to no avail. On May 8th they amputated the little toe on my right foot. I was on three different IV antibiotics in the hospital. Prior to the amputation, I was on levofloxicin for for weeks. After surgery, I was administering vancomycin via an home IV once every 12 hours. In addition, I was taking one levofloxicin once a day. I hate taking medicine! I am a 60% disabled USAF Vet. What if any thing do I need to be wary of with the combination of KeFlex and metformin?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Keflex and metformin do not interact with each other. You can continue metformin while you are on antibiotics. Make sure that the diabetes is well controlled as uncontrolled diabetes may leads to wound infection and delays healing.

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Can Keflex, Metformin And Vancomycin Be Taken Together?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Keflex and metformin do not interact with each other. You can continue metformin while you are on antibiotics. Make sure that the diabetes is well controlled as uncontrolled diabetes may leads to wound infection and delays healing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.