RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Penicillin allergy: Consider trying penicillin again JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 313 OP 325 VO 70 IS 4 A1 Arroliga, Mercedes E. A1 Pien, Lily YR 2003 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/4/313.abstract AB A history of allergy to penicillin does not necessarily rule out using penicillin again. With skin testing and, in some cases, desensitization, most patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely receive the drug.