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A member asked:
Hi doctor. urgent care doctor prescribed me penicillin. have amoxicillin several time in my life and no allergic reaction. am i free to take penicillin then?
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Yes, if you’re able to take amoxicillin, you should be able to take penicillin. Having said that, if you do have any kind of reaction, be sure to contact your doctor immediately. Good luck.
Answered 6/4/2023
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