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I started amoxicillin today.was told to watch for allergic reaction in the first 2 hrs. it's been 3 hrs and no reaction. could it happen after 2 hrs?
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Delayed: Delayed reactions, mostly rashes can occur in a few days.
Answered 9/26/2017
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