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My doctor prescribed me augmentin. i started getting severe itchiness and stop taking the medicine. how long does it last in your system?
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Depends: Depending on whether this is immune mediated allergy (and the type of allergic response); the itching can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Medication (again, depending on the reaction) can help.
Answered 6/6/2018
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