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I tested positive for strep and was prescribed 875 mg amoxicillin 2x a day for 5 days. is this enough to treat the infection?
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My 6 year old was treated for strep and ear infection on friday, feb 22 with amoxicillin. On feb 27, he had 103 degree fever. Again now too. Why?
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Both sons are on amoxicillin (5 months for an ear infection & 2.5 years for strep). My husband and I are both allergic to amoxicillin (rashes). We told the doctor this but they were still prescribed. Would severe reaction happen immediately? Nervous?
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Day 7 of amoxicillin for Strep got yeast infection. Stopped the amoxicillin. Should I be worried for complications from strep stopping it 3 days early?
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