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I'm 28 weeks pregnant. caught strep a. they prescribed 875mg amoxicillin. is it safe or would another antibiotic be safer?
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Safe: The penicillins, unless you're allergic, are some of the safest, most effective, and most well studied drugs, even in pregnancy. I wouldn't do anything differently and save stronger drugs for more serious conditions.
Answered 2/2/2014
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The safest: Penicillins (amoxicillin is one of them) are one of the safest antibiotics you can take in pregnancy. It's my first line antibiotic as well. Rest assured, you're in good hands.
Answered 9/29/2016
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