By Admin on Dec 10, 2009 in Medicine
I’m allergic to penicillin and was wondering if it is safe to take keflex?? I’m not sure how bad my reaction is(mum nd dad have passed on so i cant ask) and i’m scared i’ll die as keflex acts like penicillin apparently
thank you
I can take keflor(cefaclor) without any problems… is that in same drug group as well?
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You are roughly 4 times more likely to have a reaction to a cephalosporin than someone who does not have a penicillin allergy. I would discuss with the doctor and see if there is another alternative. A later generation cephalosporin may not be as bad as an earlier one. Or a macrolide may be even better.
Addit: If you can take Keflor, then you should be ok, but heck with your doctor first.
dieselhj60 | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
if you have a severe allergy to penicillin or suspect you may do not take keflex. i too am allergic to penicillin and also am allergic to keflex. if someone is allergic to one they are usually allergic to the other because they are a derivitive of each other, meaning they are both penicillan basically.
ke_poo_04 | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
Keflex has some of the same ingredients as penicillin, whether or not you’ll have a reaction is hard to say. In any event, you should make your Dr. aware of your allergy and be closely monitored if you take it. Preferably in a hospital/Dr. office
oneman2dogs | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
only take the meds if prescribed by the doctor who knows of your allergy.
versantly | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply