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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?
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Both antibiotics belong to the Penicillin family and are preferred for Strep throat treatment. You should take one or the other, NOT both.
Answered 3/12/2023
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