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A member asked:

I just started taking amoxicillin and noticed i have started spotting my monthly is not due for almost 3 more weeks. could i be having reaction?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Reaction: Your spotting may have been brought on by your illness rather than the antibiotic.

Answered 1/27/2014

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