Cephalexin and Breath sounds abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Breath sounds abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Cephalexin (cephalexin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Dermatomyositis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Breath sounds abnormal when taking Cephalexin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,149 people who have side effects when taking Cephalexin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cephalexin?

Cephalexin has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 30,580 Cephalexin users. Check the latest studies of Cephalexin.

What is Breath sounds abnormal?

Breath sounds abnormal is found to be associated with 791 drugs and 684 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Breath sounds abnormal.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

29,149 people reported to have side effects when taking Cephalexin.
Among them, 24 people (0.08%) have Breath sounds abnormal.

Could Cephalexin cause Breath sounds abnormal?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Breath sounds abnormal when taking Cephalexin? *

female: 52.17 %
male: 47.83 %

What is the age of people who have Breath sounds abnormal when taking Cephalexin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cephalexin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Breath sounds abnormal? *

Pain: 17 people, 70.83%
Weakness: 16 people, 66.67%
High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 62.50%
Cough: 15 people, 62.50%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 14 people, 58.33%
Chest Pain: 13 people, 54.17%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 54.17%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 50.00%
Joint Pain: 12 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia: 11 people, 45.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Periorbital Oedema (swelling around the eyes): 3 people, 12.50%
Pain: 3 people, 12.50%
Antisynthetase Syndrome (chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause): 3 people, 12.50%
Folliculitis (infection of hair root): 3 people, 12.50%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 3 people, 12.50%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 8.33%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 8.33%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 1 person, 4.17%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 4.17%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 .
Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cephalexin (the active ingredients of Cephalexin) and Cephalexin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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