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I have strep throat and started taking biaxin (clarithromycin) yesterday. i took this many times in the past because i'm allergic to penicillin. will it help again?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a good alternative to the "cillins" in a person who is allergic.

Answered 1/23/2015

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If I am allergic to penicillin can I take biaxin (clarithromycin)?

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