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Does Flucloxacillin Affect Results Of Lipid Profile?
Few days back I have completed a course of Flucloxacillin 500 mg x 10 days x 3 times a day. After 2 weeks of completing the course, I got my Lipid Profile done and the whole report was completely disturbed. Can this be a side effect of the above mentioned medication. My age is 36, I am a Male and hieght is 5ft & 10 in.
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Hello there.Thanks for asking to HCM.
Flucloxacillin is not known to affect the lipid profile.Your abnormal lipid profile report could just be a coincidence and hence are not probably related with the drug intake.Consider diet and lifestyle modifications to keep your lipids within normal limit.Hope this answers your query.If any further concerns,happy to help you.Take care
Detailed answer:
Hello there.Thanks for asking to HCM.
Flucloxacillin is not known to affect the lipid profile.Your abnormal lipid profile report could just be a coincidence and hence are not probably related with the drug intake.Consider diet and lifestyle modifications to keep your lipids within normal limit.Hope this answers your query.If any further concerns,happy to help you.Take care
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