A 42-year-old member asked:

Everyone, i am currently taking amoxil (amoxicillin) for my tonsillitis and strep throat. are there any side effects to this medicine?

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Dr. Barry Bergmananswered

Pediatrics 43 years experience

Few side effects: Amoxil (amoxicillin) is usually well tolerated and the side effects are very few also. As with most antibiotics you could have diarrhea, stomach ache, vomiting and a rash . Hive like rashes should be reported to your doctor immediately.

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