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Doctor gave me antibiotic because of infection. i'm afraid i will react allergic to it, but i have never been allergic to it before. irrational fear?

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Dr. Ravi Nerella answered

Yes. : If you have not had an allergic reaction to the medication prescribed and you have taken similar medications in the past, then you are probably being overly worried about it.

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

Doctor gave me antibiotic because of infection. i'm afraid i will react allergic to it, but i have never been allergic to it before. irrational fear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ravi Nerella answered

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