text: what is the most common thing prescribed for "strep throat"? hi,  i had strep last november and remember the symptoms.  i awoke this morning to cough up a lot of brown/green mucas.  my tongue has the typical brown streaks on it and i feel my throat getting more and more sore.  i know last year i had about 3-4 days before it turned into full blown strep.  i was prescribed some antibiotics last year, but cannot remember what they were...help!!!! you were probably perscribed amoxicilin...go back to your doctor   a really good way to sooth the pain though is by taking a shot of white sambouca...found at your local liquor store  it doesn't cure it but makes it feel better