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Does Keflex Cause Seizures?

My close friend is currently taking the following prescription medicine; Toprol 25 mg, Benazepril 5mg, Nexium, Plavix 75mg, Atorvastatin 40mg, Nitro glycerin patch, 12 hrs on then 12 hours off.. could taking KEFLEX 500mg possibly cause a person to feel faint and have a seizure??? My Email address is YYYY@YYYY
posted on Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Hi & Welcome.
thanks for your concerns.
Keflex (Cephalexin) is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat susceptible bacterial infections including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

Its common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash and allergy.
Although less common however it has been implicated in triggering seizures.

He should stop taking Keflex and consult his treating doctor for an alternate effective antibiotic and also to take anticonvulsant depending upon the situation.

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Does Keflex Cause Seizures?

Hi & Welcome. thanks for your concerns. Keflex (Cephalexin) is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat susceptible bacterial infections including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. Its common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash and allergy. Although less common however it has been implicated in triggering seizures. He should stop taking Keflex and consult his treating doctor for an alternate effective antibiotic and also to take anticonvulsant depending upon the situation. Hope this answers.