A 26-year-old member asked:
Im not allergic to amoxicillin. whats the chance of being allergic to ampicillin?
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Dr. Aruna Adaikkalamanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
High: Because amoxicillin is a penicillin and also ampicillin, chances are high for hypersensitivty
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A 26-year-old member asked:
What are chances of being allergic to ampicillin if you are NOT allergic to amoxicillin?
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Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Allergy : Very Very low. They are in same class of drugs.
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112 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 9, 2020
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