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I am 34 wks pregnant and i was ask by my doctor to take amoxicilin 3 times daily and it is 500 mg i am a bit scared for my unborn baby my question ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It's fine: perfectly safe with a long history of use. The FDA categorizes it as a safe medication during pregnancy. Your baby is at more risk from whatever untreated infection you may have.

Answered 10/13/2014

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