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I developed a rash 1 day after stopping amoxicillin on my hip and thighs. it has now been a week and the rash is also on my arms. it does seem to be fading though. is this normal?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Rash: Allergic reaction to medications can happen days or even weeks after stopping the offending agent. Yes, it sometimes happens immediately..but not always. This sounds as if it may have been a penicillin type rash. You should check with your primary and tell him what happened. The next time you take a PCN it could be far worse.

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

I developed a rash 1 day after stopping amoxicillin on my hip and thighs. it has now been a week and the rash is also on my arms. it does seem to be fading though. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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