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After taking erythromycin, i notice itchy legs. am i allergic?

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Dr. Steven Machtinger answered

Likely. : Or on the verge. Testing is tough to do and hard to interpret. For safety find a new antibiotic.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2012

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