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Can I Substitute For Keflex For Amoxicillin?

Updated May 22, 2018
Lee Says:
Mon, May 21, 2018

I have an infection causing boils on my skin and was prescribed amoxicillin. I can fill my script but I have keflex from my girlfriend.

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Verwon Says:
Tue, May 22, 2018

It would be best to take the medication that has been prescribed for you, sometimes a specific antibiotic is required.

The FDA warns that Amoxicillin may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

Are you on any other medications?

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