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Are boils a side effect of taking antibiotics?
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Not usually: This could be an allergic reaction. You need to be reevaluated by your doctor right away. Do not wait.
Answered 2/5/2014
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The opposite: Antibiotics do have side effects and overuse of these is not recommended. However, in some cases they used to treat boils and other bacterial infections.
Answered 6/30/2014
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