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I had ingrown toenail surgery today and my doc prescribed cephalexin cause i'm allergic to amoxicillin. i feel itchy, no rashes yet. do i stop taking?

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You could be: allergic to cephalexin also , stop taking and call your doctor now will Rx you different one

Dr Minich and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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