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P doc diagnosed strep and prescribed amox to 7 yo. started antibiotics on friday, hives on back and neck on sat/sun. breathing ok. stop amox?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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Yes: Stop the antibiotic now. Call your doctor in the morning tomorrow. She will likely continue out the course with an alternative antibiotic.

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

P doc diagnosed strep and prescribed amox to 7 yo. started antibiotics on friday, hives on back and neck on sat/sun. breathing ok. stop amox?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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