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Is it safe to take amoxicillin if i'm allergic to penicilin? dentist prescribed me amoxicillin even after i told her i'm allergic to penicilin
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No: No. Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. Ask for another antibiotic.
Answered 7/13/2015
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Another med: You should be given a different antibiotic.
Answered 7/13/2015
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