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Will a 2nd round of zithromax still be as effective in containing bacteria with a bad tooth until dentist appt.can't take penacillin or clyndamyci?
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See the dentist: Dont stay on antibiotics too long. Move the dental appointment up, .
Answered 12/22/2013
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It's okay: A second dose can be beneficial, but if you are not getting much relief, you might want to have dentist switch you to doxycycline.
Answered 11/9/2013
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