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Is penicillin safe to take while pregnant?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: If not allergic it is one of the safe antibiotics.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Meds in pregnancy: You should ask you OB about any medication use in pregnancy. Depending on your trimester some meds ar okay and some are not. Usually penicilllin is considered safe.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 5/20/2017

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