I found out the hard way I'm allergic to amoxicillin.
With the sinus infection I had, I was prescribed amoxicillin and steroids at the same time. I took my last steroid on Saturday. Sunday, I broke out in a rash all over my arms, the back of my knees and calves. It was not pleasant to look see.
Monday morning, I called the doctor when the clinic opened. My rash was getting worse on my arms and legs. It also spread to my thighs and neck. I was told to stop taking amoxicillin immediately, take Benadryl, and apply hydrocortisone cream as needed.
Because I wanted to share my splendid news, I took a picture of one arm and sent to it to my brother and parents. My brother, the doctor, texts back saying, "That's definitely a drug allergy rash." Why yes it is!
Lucky me inherited my mom's allergy to amoxicillin and all things 'cillin. For future reference, I'm not to be given any cillin antibiotics. I would prefer not to go through this again.
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