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I have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Few/Uncommon: Penicillin drugs are usually very well tolerated. The most common side effects are gi-nausia, vomitting and diarrhea as well as allergic-rash or hives.

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Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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