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Can you be allergic to two different brands of the same antibiotic? if i take a different one that i had never taken before? is that possible?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Brand not likely to affect allergy. Antibiotic does.

Answered 10/17/2022

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