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Can penicillin cause a black hairy tongue?

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Yes, but rare: Black hairy tongue is a possible side effect of penicillin but extremely rare.

Dr Malerman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2022

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I have a cough, swollen tonsils, white patches on back of tongue near tonsils. neg. strep test after sore throat 3 wks ago, took penicillin. ?

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