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A member asked:

Can i just use my non expired amoxicillin to treat this myself? i have 19 and ive taken two since 12 today.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Treat what?: It isn't recommended to self treat with antibiotics, even if non expired, better call/see your doctor, best wishes

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/14/2018

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