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What Causes Rashes, Itching, Night Sweats, Sore Throat, Fever After Taking Keflex?
Hi I recently was given Keflex for a skin infection complicated with lymphadenitis. after about 7 days, I started to develop a rash on my chest and back. While on the antibiotic, I developed viral like symptoms, night sweats. sore throat, achiness, and low grade fever. the skin rash is itchy, bumpy, and quite extensive. any idea what might be going on?
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Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Hello
there can be two reasons that i can think of
first one is that the rash is a drug reaction and you may have to change your medications!
second one is that you have developed a viral infection, which will subside in 6-7 days.
however i would like you to meet your doctor as soon as possible , so that you can be treated early!
thanks
there can be two reasons that i can think of
first one is that the rash is a drug reaction and you may have to change your medications!
second one is that you have developed a viral infection, which will subside in 6-7 days.
however i would like you to meet your doctor as soon as possible , so that you can be treated early!
thanks
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