Amoxicillin and Lupus Flares: Need Advice

Hello everyone!! I’ve been sick for a week, negative for Covid and flu… finally went to the Drs today. She prescribed Amoxicillin but I’ve read that it may trigger lupus flares… is this true?.. has anyone taken it?

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Alexa123

1y ago

Hi, from what I know Amoxicillin can cause drug induced lupus and not a flare of the lupus you suffer from. If you are not sure, you should call the doctor and consult him.

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