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Can Cephalexin be taken with alcohol products ?
Leo
Pharmacists never encourage alcohol consumption ;-)
However, there is no particular problem if you do drink whilst taking cephalexin. My only concern is that cephalexin can cause nausea in some people and in this case alcohol is only likely to make things worse.
Providing you drink sensibly, I do not see any problem.
I hope this helps.
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Answers by Expert:
Nigel Simmons
Expertise
I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience
Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients
Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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