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If you are allergic to penicillin can you take amoxicillin?.
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Penicillin: No. They would be the same.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: The medications are in the same class and if you have a true allergy, both should be avoided. There are plenty of alternatives.
Answered 4/12/2014
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No: Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic.
Answered 6/24/2014
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