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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Amoxicillin

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Question: when i take ammoxicillan my eyes itch bad and feel dry.is that a side effect or an allergic reaction?
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

The side effects of amoxicillin include allergic reactions with symptoms like itching hives etc.
Since you get the symptom of itching after taking amoxicillin, it could be probably be a side effect of amoxycillin

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (42 minutes later)
so should i stop taking it?? does this mean im allergic to amoxillan?
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since you develop the symptoms after taking amoxicillin, you are probably allergic to it and you should stop taking it and ask your doctor to prescribe an alternative medication.

Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan

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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Amoxicillin

Brief Answer: Side effect Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you. The side effects of amoxicillin include allergic reactions with symptoms like itching hives etc. Since you get the symptom of itching after taking amoxicillin, it could be probably be a side effect of amoxycillin Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.Barani