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A member asked:

If you are allergic to penicillin can you take amoxicillin?.

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Penicillin: No. They would be the same.

Dr Kass and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: The medications are in the same class and if you have a true allergy, both should be avoided. There are plenty of alternatives.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2014

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Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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