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Is It Safe To Take Cephalexine Monohydrate 4 Times A Day?
Question: I am taking APO-CEOHALEXIN (cephalexine monohydrate) 500mg 4 times per day.
I am looking for the Consumer Medicine Information in particular:
- interactions with FLOWMAXTRA (once daily at night)
- Interactions with alcohol
- side effects
My urologist has ordered these to deal with a urinary infection (E. coli 108/L last Saturday) and difficulty with urination following a TRUS Biopsy and Cystoscopy of the bladder on Wednesday 8 April.
I am due for NS Radical Prostatectomy on Saturday May 2, 205.
Mnay Thanks,
XXXX
I am looking for the Consumer Medicine Information in particular:
- interactions with FLOWMAXTRA (once daily at night)
- Interactions with alcohol
- side effects
My urologist has ordered these to deal with a urinary infection (E. coli 108/L last Saturday) and difficulty with urination following a TRUS Biopsy and Cystoscopy of the bladder on Wednesday 8 April.
I am due for NS Radical Prostatectomy on Saturday May 2, 205.
Mnay Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Alcohol and flomax can cause a drop in blood pressure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty urinating and the urinary tract infection you have reported. I have reviewed your information and the drugs with particular attention to possible interactions and side effects.
Flomax and alcohol can cause a big drop in blood pressure leading to symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, feeling like to pass out, etc. I will advice that you stay vigilant and keep away from alcohol as this may precipitate such a side effect.
Otherwise, cephalexin and flomax are safe medications. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, digestive symptoms, etc. I would say there is no great fear about this unless something concerning comes up. They are commonly prescribed in practices to millions of patients with great results and minimal side effects.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services. I wish you success and the best of all possible outcomes on your upcoming surgery. If you require mrs information, do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks.
Alcohol and flomax can cause a drop in blood pressure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty urinating and the urinary tract infection you have reported. I have reviewed your information and the drugs with particular attention to possible interactions and side effects.
Flomax and alcohol can cause a big drop in blood pressure leading to symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, feeling like to pass out, etc. I will advice that you stay vigilant and keep away from alcohol as this may precipitate such a side effect.
Otherwise, cephalexin and flomax are safe medications. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, digestive symptoms, etc. I would say there is no great fear about this unless something concerning comes up. They are commonly prescribed in practices to millions of patients with great results and minimal side effects.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services. I wish you success and the best of all possible outcomes on your upcoming surgery. If you require mrs information, do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks.
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