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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.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/5/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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