Keflex and Otitis media - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis media is reported as a side effect among people who take Keflex (cephalexin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Naproxen, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis media when taking Keflex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,902 people who have side effects when taking Keflex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Keflex?

Keflex has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,844 Keflex users. Check the latest studies of Keflex.

What is Otitis media?

Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) is found to be associated with 690 drugs and 664 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis media.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Sep, 04, 2026

14,902 people reported to have side effects when taking Keflex.
Among them, 69 people (0.46%) have Otitis media.

Among these 69 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis media when taking Keflex? *

female: 70.59 %
male: 29.41 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis media when taking Keflex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Keflex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis media? *

Stress And Anxiety: 49 people, 71.01%
Back Pain: 38 people, 55.07%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 37 people, 53.62%
Pain: 36 people, 52.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 36 people, 52.17%
Diarrhea: 33 people, 47.83%
Weight Loss: 33 people, 47.83%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 32 people, 46.38%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 30 people, 43.48%
Fall: 29 people, 42.03%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 34.78%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 17 people, 24.64%
Pain: 13 people, 18.84%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 12 people, 17.39%
Depression: 8 people, 11.59%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 7 people, 10.14%
Panic Disorder: 7 people, 10.14%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 7.25%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 5 people, 7.25%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 5.80%

* 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 Keflex) and Keflex (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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