Cefalexin is not recommended for gonorrhea, but usually would work if taken for several days. But it has no effect at all against chlamydia.
If you had a sexual encounter you are worried about, PLEASE do not treat yourself with leftover cefalexin or anything else, especially if you are developing symptoms. See an STD-knowledgeable heatlhcare provider for diagnosis and proper treatment. You can go to your local health department STD clinic for expert, confidential, lifestyle-sensitive, and free or very low cost care.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Oh, yes....also...If cefalexin will not work what do you specifically recomend as the fastest (hopefully 1x) treatment/dosage for both gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Thanks so much.
I'm not going to give advice about dose for treatment that I think is unwise. No amount of the drug will treat chlamydia.
HHH, MD