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Have strep throat was wondering if i should take penicillin vk or amoxicillin and can i use both dont have insurance and cant afford to buy antibiotics or get checked on. thank you?

Q: have strep throat was wondering if i should take penicillin vk or amoxicillin and can i use both dont have insurance and cant afford to buy antibiotics or get checked on. thank you?

: Both antibiotics belong to the Penicillin family and are preferred for Strep throat treatment. You should take one or the other, NOT both.

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Dr. Zaroh Neth answered

Both antibiotics belong to the Penicillin family and are preferred for Strep throat treatment. You should take one or the other, NOT both.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 3/12/2023

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A member asked:

Have strep throat was wondering if i should take penicillin vk or amoxicillin and can i use both dont have insurance and cant afford to buy antibiotics or get checked on. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zaroh Neth answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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