Cephalexin : Oral Antibiotic

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Active Ingredients:
250 mg, 333 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg of Cephalexin.

Inactive Ingredients:
Cellulose, D & C Yellow No. 10, F D & C Blue No. 1, F D & C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicone, titanium dioxide.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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December 5, 2009

Pros:

cheap and affordable.

Cons:

skin itching, rash, dryness, peeling, redness, joint paint, my acne g0t worse. OUCH!

i wish i knew that im allergic to cephalexin. It made my acne worse. First i have tiny white pimples, and its n0t obvious. But after taking this for about 1week only huh, i got red bumps, 5 red bumps. And my small tiny white pimples became red and has a white on top.. It made me cry , i dont know what to do n0w.
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November 6, 2009

Pros:

This product work-ed amazing! I felt like I could "feel" my skin clearning up and my poors shrinking. AMAZING!

Cons:

My body becomes immune to it after about 6 mos or so...so I have to lay off for a while and then get back on. What can I say, I'm 23 and my acne keeps me young. Boo.

However, I was using Keflex not cephalexin (the generic brand) For some reason Keflex 750 mg twice a day was amazing. I could skip a day or two and still had great skin; however I recently got some generic Keflex and it did not seem as powerful. Weird, I know. I have had acne since I was 14 and was pleased that I found a temporary fix... now I'm just looking for something long lasting. I paid $45.00 with insurance...
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October 16, 2009

Pros:

Worked for over 2 years with about 1 pimple a week.

Cons:

I became immune after 2 years.

Best acne pill I've used, unfortunately I became immune to it and it's been downhill ever since.
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October 3, 2009

Pros:

Worked incredibly well, wasn't even using it for acne.

Cons:

None.

I had a sinus infection and was taking Cephalexin for it. While I was sick I was completely miserable and didn't shower for several days (gross, I know, but I felt like crap). Now, if I don't shower for a day I WILL break out with at least 1 cystic pimple and other minor acne. After wondering why after 4 days of no major washing I didn't get any acne I checked... It HAD to be this cuz I used no other products or medication during this time, and at 30 years old I know how my acne works. I'm not a doctor but from what I understand, taking anti-biotics too often will lessen the power of your immune system. This in turn will make you more susceptible to sickness/colds/flu's/etc. Again, I'm no doctor so I'd definitely consult yours if you plan on using this regularly.
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August 27, 2009

Pros:

affordable and easy to take (twice a day with or without food)

Cons:

smells bad and didn't work

I used this medication twice a day religiously for four weeks and my acne (cystic) is the same if not worse than it was before. A little acne that I had on my chest is gone, but it did nothing for my face.
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August 19, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my skin beautifully, inexpensive.

Cons:

Bad smell, long time use caused gastrointestinal problems.

If you don't have anything else to try (including a topical antibiotic), give this a try. It works. I was on it for three years, and it ultimately wreaked havoc on my stomach. I've been suffering with gastritis and other issues since I've been on it. I finally had to stop taking it, and switch to a topical antibiotic.
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August 12, 2009

Pros:

In the past year I have started gettin acne on my back. Here recently i was prescribed cephalexin. It has been doing wanders for me. I have tried everything, and this seems to be the only thing that works!

Cons:

Obviously it doesn't smell the best.( from what i have read). I don't smell of my medicines. It may not have the greatest smell, but it does whats its made to do. Thats all I care about.

Cephalexin is highly recommended! I will continue to take it!
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August 1, 2009

Pros:

It works and is very affordable

Cons:

Sorry this was not prescribed to me 45 years ago.

I have had mild/moderate acne my entire life. This is the first thing ever that has worked consistently. I just take it for 14 days when I start getting a bad breakout, and then after it clears, I wait to take it again when I start to break out again. Girls, absolutely eat a cup of yogurt everyday while taking this if you are one to get yeast infections. I also recently started taking a zinc supplement and these seems to help keep me clear after I finished my last dose of cephalexin. Also, I do not have prescription insurance and I get it for $5.80 at Kroger.
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July 25, 2009

Pros:

Clears acne very well for me as long as I take the medication. I tried the brand name KEFLEX

Cons:

acne returns a few months after I stop the medication

guess everyone is different...I have tried accutane as well and it took a few years for my acne to return (but it costs a lot more + blood work)
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July 3, 2009

Pros:

alternative for acne treatment when proactive/topical treatments don't work

Cons:

bad smell/taste, can be expensive, can cause irritation or stomach upset

Try it. if nothing else has worked you should at least give it a try. THIS IS A MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR ACNE TREATMENT. don't be fooled. acne is a bacterial infection, therefore an antibiotic can help. ask your doctor if this might be right for you. everyone is different so it may or may not be the right thing for you.
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