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Originally Posted by mimosa
I know this is an old conversation but I have a similar allergy and just want some clarification if possible. I tasted augmentin (Amoxicillin and clavanulate potassium) for about 3 days (my 9 year old was taking it for an infection), just to see if I was really allergic. The first time a small portion of my lip was swollen and itched for a short while.The second time no reaction just a funny feeling on my tongue and after the third time I noticed some spots like measles on my hands. My fingers got a bit swollen so I stopped tasting. It lasted for about 2-3 days but I am not sure if I got a penicillin allergic reaction or not. Please respond if you know what happened to me.
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If you want to be 100% sure see a physician, I recommend it anyway penicillin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic, so find out before you end up taking it and something serious happens. The body reacts in different ways to a foreign material it dose not like, when a part of your body becomes swollen it's a immune response. I would say you had a allergic reaction, it's not a great idea to take a medication that was not prescribed for you. Sounds like a mild allergic reaction to me but only as medical student/EMT