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Posted 11/4/2009 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
I need to start Keflex today for a bacterial infection and I am just getting over a flare (down to 10 mg. of Pred. today). I take 1 Align every morning and think maybe I should add some more probiotics while on the antibiotics (3 weeks). When should I take the extra probiotics every day (I was thinking of adding Kefir).
Posted 11/4/2009 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
I would add more probiotics if I was on antibiotics as well. And I think I read that you should take them 2 hours apart. So I don't know how many times a day you have to take the Keflex but you will need to stagger them out somehow.
Posted 11/4/2009 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
Yes - take the probiotics as far from the antibiotic doses as you can. Adding more would be a great idea!
Posted 11/4/2009 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Keflex was tough because of the four times a day dosing schedule. I took my Keflex when I got up - usually between 7 & 8, then at lunch time, dinner time and 10 PM. Then, because I don't sleep much, I took the probiotics about 1 AM. You need to take two to four hours after antibiotics and two to four hours before the next dose.
Posted 11/4/2009 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I take 1 500 mg. capsule two times a day so I should be able to space them out fine.
Posted 11/4/2009 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Probiotics should be taken either 2 hours before the antibiotic or 4 hours afterward.

Sue
Posted 11/5/2009 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
Keflex put me in an all out flare.
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