What is cephalexin?
Cephalexin is a prescription antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, genital and urinary tract infections (UTIs), and infections of the bone, skin, and ears. It is part of an antibiotic drug class called cephalosporin antibiotics, which work by killing bacteria that cause infections.
This medication is available under the brand names Keflex, Bio-Cef, and Panixine DisperDose.
Talk to your health care provider about whether or not cephalexin is right for you.
What are the common side effects of cephalexin?
Cephalexin has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your health care provider if these adverse reactions do not go away within a few days.
Common side effects reported from cephalexin use include:
·Nausea
·Diarrhea
·Vomiting
·Heartburn
·Stomach pain
·Rectal or genital itching
·Dizziness or confusion
·Extreme tiredness
·Agitation
·Headache
·Joint pain
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects caused by cephalexin.
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Good news! If deemed clinically appropriate, providers on Sesame can write a prescription for cephalexin to be picked up near you – often within the same day! Simply talk to a clinician and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider.
Cephalexin is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Looking for a prescription? Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not cephalexin is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about cephalexin by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about cephalexin, its side effects, and dosage information.
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Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Sesame offers online prescription and refill services at affordable prices, starting at just $29. If a new prescription is determined necessary by a provider, clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medication that helps treat blood pressure, infections, allergies, cholesterol problems, thyroid conditions, and more!
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
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