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A member asked:
I took some amoxcicilan (sp)? and got swollen, red and itchy. am i now allergic to it? i've taken it many times before.
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Allergic: You can develop an allergy to medicine you haven't had a problem with before, & it sounds like you have. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help, but if you start having problems breathing, head for the er.
Answered 6/24/2014
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PROBABLY: It is known, you can become allergic to a substance after having been exposed to it for years without any problem. However there is also a remote possibility that some other ingredient in the prepearation you took other than Amoxicillin - the "fillers" u were allergic to. Do not take Amoxicillin or any penicillin, till penicillin/amoxicillin allergy is ruled out by tests under medical supervision.
Answered 6/24/2014
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