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Should Cefadroxil Be Discontinued Due To Allergic Reactions?

On cefadroxil for 1 week for a staph infection on my face. Just noticed it contains sulfa. Have a severe allergy to sulfa. Ended up in ER Thurs. AM. Severe nausea. Can I sto the Meds now ? One week left to go. Can't take the nausea anymore ! I was told years ago never to take sulfa again due to a severe allergic rash allover body. Happened twice. Bruises and bleeding everywhere from scratching.
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Hello
You know very well that you are having allergy ( sensitivity ) to sulpha drugs , then before any prescription from a doctor tell him that you are allergic to sulpha group drugs . Now just take antihistamine like monteleukast+ fexofandine one tablet twice in day for 4-5 days or till complete relief.
Local clotrimazole type lotion will provide you complete relief.
As for staphylococcal infection you can take other antibiotics ( without sulpha drugs ) . Ampicillin or docycycline are other choices . Since these are prescription drugs so please consult your doctor and get his opinion.
Good luck.
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Should Cefadroxil Be Discontinued Due To Allergic Reactions?

Hello You know very well that you are having allergy ( sensitivity ) to sulpha drugs , then before any prescription from a doctor tell him that you are allergic to sulpha group drugs . Now just take antihistamine like monteleukast+ fexofandine one tablet twice in day for 4-5 days or till complete relief. Local clotrimazole type lotion will provide you complete relief. As for staphylococcal infection you can take other antibiotics ( without sulpha drugs ) . Ampicillin or docycycline are other choices . Since these are prescription drugs so please consult your doctor and get his opinion. Good luck.