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Will i have a hypersensitive reaction to penicillin pills, if i've had a hypersensitive (but not allergic) reaction to the penicillin shot before?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Please define: When i say "hypersensitivity" i mean allergy. Please ask your question again describing what your hypersensitive reaction entailed.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Hypersensitivity is another word for allergy. If you had a reaction to a penicillin shot then stay away from the pills.

Dr Heston agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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