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What Causes Fever, Dizziness And Neck Pain After Taking Amoxicillin?
My 9 year old grandson is taking Amoxicillin 500 mg twice a day for 10 days... he has 5 days left. He is now running a fever and complains of being dizzy and a neck ache . Would this have anything to do with the medicine? There is a history of being allergic to penicillins in our family.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Hi,
Based on the symptoms,allergy to penicillin can be the cause. Antihistamines and steroids should be given to reduce any hyper-sensitivity reaction. Any facial swelling or difficulty in swallowing / breathing can denote fatal anaphylaxis which is an emergency to be treated immediately. Continuous monitoring for next few days and treatment of fever is essential.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Based on the symptoms,allergy to penicillin can be the cause. Antihistamines and steroids should be given to reduce any hyper-sensitivity reaction. Any facial swelling or difficulty in swallowing / breathing can denote fatal anaphylaxis which is an emergency to be treated immediately. Continuous monitoring for next few days and treatment of fever is essential.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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