Strep Throat?

Hey, ive just recently (about 7 days ago) been diagnosed with strep throat and was prescribed Amoxicillan (a type of penicillin). But about 1 day and a few hours ago, i broke out with a red rash, started on my upper arms and chest and spread around my body, it has since left my face. I have read that strep throat can also cause something call Scarlet Fever, which is characterized by rashes and the sort.. i do not beleive my tongue is swollen, i havent been having head aches or nasuea which are parts of the scarlet fever, so i was wondering am i just having an allergic reaction to the medicine? The same doctor that prescribed it glanced at me and said i was having a reaction, but it was a very informal thing so im just wanting to check.

Thanks for any help, if more details are needed please say so
(BTW - i have been running sporadic fevers in which ill take 4 200mg ibuprofen pills and it goes down, but then comes right back a few hours later)

It could be an allergic reaction or scarlet fever.

That's what happened to my older sister when she had strep, it turned into scarlet fever. She had a rash that just suddenly broke out.

I'd get to a hospital soon to be safe, because either way it won't turn out well. Scarlet fever can kill and so can an allergic reaction to penicillin (my little sisters are so allergic to it that their throats close up).

Yes, it could be scarlet fever (especially if you've been running a temp) or it could be an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. I am allergic to Ammox.and I get a rash exactly like what you described. You might want to have the doctor check you over again!