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My son, 17, has mono 3rd week. he is taking prednisone for throat, augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for sinus infection, mucinex. he now has large red patches on his tongue?

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Dr. Fernando Austin answered

Tongue Patches: Possible drug reaction. See your doctor. This is especially true if there is any difficulty swallowing or facial swelling.

Dr Diamond and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2012

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Perhaps Candida: The combination of being run down from his illness, the taking of steroids and an antibiotic are the perfect set-up to get an infection with the yeast candida.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

My son, 17, has mono 3rd week. he is taking prednisone for throat, augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for sinus infection, mucinex. he now has large red patches on his tongue?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Fernando Austin answered

Dr Diamond and another doctor agreed

Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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