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I'm on amoxicillin 500 mg and after the 1st dose my skin got itchy and had a few hives pop up, both stopped within 3hrs, should i be worried?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes. This most: likely represents an allergic reaction to the medication. Contact your health care provider and explain your situation. He/she should prescribe an alternative medication. Do not take another Amoxicillin.

Answered 10/25/2017

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