I was prescribed cephalexin and hydrocodone after root canal?!


Question: I was prescribed cephalexin and hydrocodone after root canal.?
Are those two okay 2 take together.? Plus what is cephalexin suppose to do.? Thanks!Health Question & Answer


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Cephalexin is generic for Keflex and antibiotic and Hydrocodone is generic for Vicodin and that is used for pain so yes they are sfe, but I suggest taking them on a full tummy as they can cause some wicked tummy upset. They are safe and Vicodin is not safe long term, but short term fine.Health Question & Answer

Yes, they're ok to take together. Your doctor wouldn't have prescribed them if it weren't ok. Cephalexin is an antibiotic. After minor procedures, most doctors prescribe an antibiotic and a pain reliever. The antibiotic is to make sure that a bacterial infection doesn't develop. The pain reliever is just for any pain you might have.Health Question & Answer

Pharmacy I used to work at.Health Question & Answer

cephalexin is anti-infective and hydrocodone is a pain-killer.

so you should be fine taking these two together. it makes sense to be prescribed an antibiotic and pain-killer


I'm a nursing student and i double checked my drug books for this.Health Question & Answer

Davis's drug guideHealth Question & Answer

cephalexin is an antibiotic and should be taken until gone even if you feel better....very important!! Hydrocodone is for pain releif. they can be taken together cause one is for pain and the other is for infection.Health Question & Answer

Perfectly fine. cephalexin is used to treat infections and the hydrocodone will numb your pain.Health Question & Answer

my wife is a doctorHealth Question & Answer

Good meds together. Cephalexin is an antibiotic. Take it all or you will become resistant to antibiotics.Health Question & Answer

cephalexin is an antibiotic, and if you couldn't take them together they would have told you.Health Question & Answer



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