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Can taking amoxicillin before blood test cause low blood platlets.

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Penicillin drugs rarely cause low platelet counts.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 4/18/2013

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