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A member asked:

I'm supposed to be allergic to penicillin but i take amoxicillin with no problems. does this mean i'm not allergic anymore?

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Yes: Or never really were allergic. Many people get labelled as allergic who were never truly reacting to the drug in question. If you are taking Amoxicillin without a reaction you are not allergic to penicillin.

Dr Novick and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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