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Black widow spider bite

Black widow spider bite

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Is a type of:

Insect bites

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Joint pains
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Black widow spider bite
Ibuprofen
2.3
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Epinephrine
2.1
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Acetaminophen
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22 reviews
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What effects could a person my size feel from a black widow spider bite? Just out of curiosity.

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What treatment at home can be done for black widow spider bite? Which antibiotic is best?

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