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I just started amoxicillin and my throat feels sort of weird at the very base. kind of itchy or something. allergy or just anxiety or something?
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Allergy?: Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative, and plenty of people are allergic to penicillins, so it very could be an allergic reaction. Monitor very closely, and if it worsens then get to an ED or urgent care center right away.
Answered 10/23/2015
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