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What Causes Severe Rash After Taking Amoxicillin?
i developed a somewhat severe rash after taking amoxicillin. it started about 5-7 days after I stopped taking it, appeared to get a little better but then turned worse. It s now been about 10 days or so since I stopped taking it. Is this normal or sometimes common?
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Hello and thank you for your question.
You have a penicillin allergy. This is common. Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. Please list penicillin allergy whenever you are asked about allergies.
You have a penicillin allergy. This is common. Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. Please list penicillin allergy whenever you are asked about allergies.
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