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A member asked:

My sore throat started on 5/13. i went to the doc on 5/20 &found out i had strep. i have been taking amoxicillin but i'm still very tired. is this ok?

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Expected: keep taking your prescription until it is all gone. Continue to get plenty of rest and fluids.

Answered 6/7/2015

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