Cephalexin Reviews

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Anonymous
January 7, 2008
Pros Cheap and it WORKS!!! Just as good as Minocycline.
If minocycline doesn't work for you try this one!
Cons May cause stomach aches and bad diarrhea.
Bottom line The brand name is called Duricef.
I love this antibiotic! It works! I've been using it for 2 months and I'm pretty clear!
Price paid $20.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Chelsey from Wisconsin
October 2, 2007
Pros I didn't have any side effects.
Cons It is stinky, but I can put up with it!
Bottom line I have been on this for 2 weeks, and I've seen quite an improvement. I have also been using Klaron (topical) for 1 week, for which I think the combination has been very effective. Only a couple big ones, and they seem to go away within a couple of days. I would definitely recommend the Klaron, too. But, I had to ask my doctor for it. I had read so many good reviews so I'm glad I gave it a try!!
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Angela from Indiana
September 4, 2007
Pros Cheap and easy to use. Clearing up some of my pimples and skin seems less oily.
Cons Still have alot of cystic acne. Upset stomach, headache, and fatigue.
Bottom line Needs to be used consistently and for a little while longer before I can give a better opinion!
Price paid $4.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
annie from illinois
August 11, 2007
Pros I didn't have any side effects like diarrhea or yeast infections, both possibilities with this drug, since I used probiotics and ate yogurt daily. Cheap with my insurance - I only paid $1.15 for 30 day supply.
Cons Did nothing for my moderate, non-cystic breakouts. I used for 6 weeks.
Bottom line It didn't work for me, but if you aren't having success with other antibiotics give it a try since there aren't any side effect if you use with probiotics.
Price paid $1.15
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Helpfulness score of this review: 4
Farrah from Virginia
July 28, 2007
Pros *does help improve skin a little
*does not affect your stomach
Cons *threat of yeast infections
*meant to treat other illness or infections - NOT skin
Bottom line I was prescribed this for 10 days after I burned my face to prevent infection. My skin was fairly clear prior to taking this (from being on doxycyclin), but I think it did maintain and improve my skin a bit. I didn't stay on it for fear of getting a yeast infection.

Overall, I would advise getting something else (like doxycyclin), which is meant to treat acne. There are too many risks in taking cephalexin for extended periods of time for acne.
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Anonymous from Chicago
July 26, 2007
Pros I haven't broken out in a little under a month
Cons It took a few weeks to really start working
Bottom line This pill is easy to take and really works. People complain it smells bad but come on, you don't have to stick your nose in the thing all day it takes two seconds to swallow.
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
Hien from MAryland
July 26, 2007
Pros There is no pros.
Cons I've taking this antibiotic 500 mg and 3 times a day. Actually it made it worse than before!I used to have cystic acne on my forehead only and after taking this antibiotic, it created more and more cystic acne on my cheek and nose
Bottom line Do not take this antibiotic, it is NOT for acne.
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Helpfulness score of this review: -4
Anonymous from MA
May 4, 2007
Pros I use it along with a bunch of other things, but it does work really well from what i can tell.. try taking a zinc supplement, it also works great, research it =)
Cons it does have a pretty bad smell, but its bearable
Bottom line try it for 2 months, it wont hurt.
Price paid $20.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
Erin from New York
March 25, 2007
Pros So easy to just take a pill. cleared up face in just a few days
Bottom line Yeah i was initionally on it for a rash - Impetigo... but while I was on it along with clearing the rash up it completelygot rid of my acne. If it continues to work I will be very impressed.
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
David from MA
March 24, 2007
Pros None
Cons It makes no difference to ance after being on it for months. Stopping treatment actually made acne better.
Bottom line Dont waste your time with this junk.
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2

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