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Can You Use Doxycycline If Allergic To Penicillin?

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Question : IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN CAN YOU TAKE DOXYCICLINE?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes,but some people are allergic to more antibiotc

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Doxycycline is antibiotics of another group and this is not beta lactam antibiotics such as penicillin so it can be taken. Some people are allergic to more antibiotics so if you notice signs of allergy you should see doctor. Wish you good health. Regards
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Can You Use Doxycycline If Allergic To Penicillin?

Brief Answer: yes,but some people are allergic to more antibiotc Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Doxycycline is antibiotics of another group and this is not beta lactam antibiotics such as penicillin so it can be taken. Some people are allergic to more antibiotics so if you notice signs of allergy you should see doctor. Wish you good health. Regards