Cephalexin and Saw palmetto drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among 16 people who take Cephalexin and Saw palmetto. Common interactions include tooth deposit among females, and neuropathy peripheral among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Cephalexin and Saw palmetto have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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16 people who take Cephalexin and Saw palmetto together, and have interactions are studied.
What is Cephalexin?
Cephalexin has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is used in infection. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 28,667 Cephalexin users.
What is Saw palmetto?
Saw palmetto has active ingredients of saw palmetto. It is used in prostate examination abnormal. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 3,808 Saw palmetto users.
Number of Cephalexin and Saw palmetto reports submitted per year:

Common Cephalexin and Saw Palmetto drug interactions by gender *:
female:
- Tooth deposit
male:
- Neuropathy peripheral
- Peripheral swelling
- Dizziness
- Faecaloma
- Nerve compression
- Pruritus
- Restless legs syndrome
- Rib fracture
- Somnolence
- Amnesia
Common Cephalexin and Saw Palmetto drug interactions by age *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Amnesia
- Ataxia
- Atelectasis
- Balance disorder
- Bone metabolism disorder
- Cerebellar atrophy
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Cognitive disorder
- Diplopia
- Drug dependence
60+:
- Peripheral swelling
- Abnormal dreams
- Somnolence
- Arthropathy
- Death
- Full blood count decreased
- Pain
- Sinus headache
- Skin exfoliation
- Adverse drug reaction
Common conditions people have *:
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 43.75%
- Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 18.75%
- Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 2 people, 12.50%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 12.50%
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 12.50%
- Depression: 2 people, 12.50%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 12.50%
- Dementia (madness): 2 people, 12.50%
- Constipation: 2 people, 12.50%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Cephalexin and Saw palmetto?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
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Related publications that referenced our studies
- Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .
Related studies
Drug side effects by duration, gender and age:
- Cephalexin side effects (28,667 reports)
- Saw palmetto side effects (3,808 reports)
Common Cephalexin drug interactions:
- Cephalexin and Prednisone: 5,125 reports
- Cephalexin and Furosemide: 4,007 reports
- Cephalexin and Gabapentin: 3,986 reports
- Cephalexin and Aspirin: 3,908 reports
- Cephalexin and Nexium: 3,852 reports
- Cephalexin and Lisinopril: 3,822 reports
- Cephalexin and Omeprazole: 3,583 reports
- Cephalexin and Amoxicillin: 3,304 reports
- Cephalexin and Tramadol: 3,282 reports
- Cephalexin and Ibuprofen: 2,861 reports
Browse interactions between Cephalexin and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Saw palmetto drug interactions:
- Saw palmetto and Aspirin: 974 reports
- Saw palmetto and Fish oil: 740 reports
- Saw palmetto and Vitamin d: 562 reports
- Saw palmetto and Vitamin c: 459 reports
- Saw palmetto and Lisinopril: 423 reports
- Saw palmetto and Q10: 335 reports
- Saw palmetto and Metformin: 333 reports
- Saw palmetto and Vitamin d3: 320 reports
- Saw palmetto and Multivitamin: 307 reports
- Saw palmetto and Lopurin: 299 reports
Browse interactions between Saw palmetto and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cephalexin and saw palmetto (the active ingredients of Cephalexin and Saw palmetto, respectively), and Cephalexin and Saw palmetto (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Cephalexin and Saw palmetto.
Who is eHealthMe?
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