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How do you treat tonsilitis? would amoxicillin be bad for me?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get a check up: If you are having any symptoms of "tonsillitis", i would advise you to get evaluated by your physician immediately. Self medication with antibiotics is never a good idea !

Answered 6/20/2013

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