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Strep+amoxicillin=6days itchy rash=allergy.7days ago-amox+benadryl=itchy.3days ago-bendryl+60-10mg each day prednisone+hydroxyzine=itchy call dr? rx?
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Possibly amox: Amoxicillin not commonly causes a skin rash but i cannot tell whether your rash started before or after you started taking amoxicillin. Strep infection may rarely cause a rash as well. Yes, do call your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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