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I had an abscessed tooth removed on Tuesday, June 5th. I have been taking Clindamycin since June 4th. My mouth feels fine, and no swelling. My gums are pink except slightly red where the abscess drained out. No pain whatsoever either. I really would like to stop taking my medicine as I really feel it is making me sick (diarrhea, nausea and ill feeling) but am afraid to do so because I dont want the abscess to come back. Thank you for any advice. As a dentist who has prescribed Clindamycin many times as this drug is the best for treating the type of dental infection that causes an abscess, I totally recommend taking the full prescription and try GENTLE salt water rinses. taking the full prescription of antibiotics will ensure that your infection totally clears up and the salt water rinses will keep the extraction site clear of food debris etc and also ensures that infection will not return. This medication can make you extremely nauseated if not taken with food. Good luck and if anything changes contact your regular dentist as soon as possible, but please continue to take the entire prescription of antibiotics. Don't stop.Take it with food. Take all of it as directed. Feeling sick short term is better than feeling dead long term. Oh yeah, eat lots of yogurt that has live cultures in it. It should help a bunch! You are describing common side effects not an allergic reaction. You may be allergic to the medicine. There are so many different types of antibiotics out there, You should consult with your doctor.Bacterial infections can be tough to deal with. You should always take the full course of any antibiotic. Try taking it with meals and call your dentist he might switch you to something different. I would call my dentist...even on the weekend. He may be able to prescribe something else, mine did. |
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