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Can Bactrim And Keflex Be Taken Together?
Question: Can you take Bactrim and keflex at same time
Brief Answer:
Bactrim and Keflex can be taken together in recommended doses
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read your query in details.
Bactrim contains sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim and Keflex contains cephalexin. Both medications are antibiotics of different types and help treat bacterial infections.
Bactrim and Keflex do not interact with each other. You can take both medications as prescribed by your doctors in recommended doses.
No known drug interactions occur when both medications are taken together. However should have any discomfort or allergy to individual medications then please contact your doctors immediately.
If shingles is confirmed then you might have to start anti viral medications when you get the rashes.
Wishing you good health.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Bactrim and Keflex can be taken together in recommended doses
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read your query in details.
Bactrim contains sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim and Keflex contains cephalexin. Both medications are antibiotics of different types and help treat bacterial infections.
Bactrim and Keflex do not interact with each other. You can take both medications as prescribed by your doctors in recommended doses.
No known drug interactions occur when both medications are taken together. However should have any discomfort or allergy to individual medications then please contact your doctors immediately.
If shingles is confirmed then you might have to start anti viral medications when you get the rashes.
Wishing you good health.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How long before I see improvement if it's not shingles. I don't want to take these meds longer then I have to. Thanks
Brief Answer:
There should be improvement seen in 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Should there be an infection other than shingles then you should see improvement in your health 3 days after starting treatment with medications. If you do not see much improvement or have worsening of symptoms even after 5 days then please discuss with your doctors.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
There should be improvement seen in 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Should there be an infection other than shingles then you should see improvement in your health 3 days after starting treatment with medications. If you do not see much improvement or have worsening of symptoms even after 5 days then please discuss with your doctors.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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