2006-12-05 03:52:39 · 8 answers · asked by Reginna J 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Echoing a lot of what's been said here already, you should either let your doctor know about your penicillin allergy or talk to your pharmacist.
Cephalexin, which is a first generation cephalosporin (drug family), shares a very similar chemical structure to penicillin, which means that there is a potential for cross-reactivity to occur. In which case, you definitely should let your doctor know, since he's the one who can prescibe a different drug to get around your allergy.
2006-12-05 11:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by goose379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the incidence of cross sensitivity is less than 3%. My wife is allergic to penicillin and can take cephalexin with no problem.
2006-12-05 13:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Cephalosporins are modified drugs similar to penicillins and often cross-react in allergic persons.
2006-12-05 03:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best best thing for you to do is ask or doctor or a pharmacist. Hope this helped you out.
2006-12-05 03:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by kim806 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Check with the pharmacist first. He's the best one to ask about drug interactions and reactions.
2006-12-05 03:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by marie1257 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check with a Doctor or your Pharmacist first.
2006-12-05 03:55:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pharmacist
2006-12-05 04:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by birdlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure your doctor can tell you this (?!?!??)
2006-12-05 03:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋