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I have a few tooth abcess and i'm not allergic to amoxcillin but my face and lips where swollen ad i've been on amox for a few days plus puffy eyes?

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Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Call your doctor: You may need a different antibiotic, you may be either allergic to Amoxicillin or the antibiotic is not working well especially if you are not getting better.

Answered 3/18/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Swollen face: Are you also being treated for the cause of the tooth infections? Taking antibiotics alone will not necessarily bring the swelling down. You might require an incision ; drainage if the infection is walled off from the body's defense mechanisms. An increase in antibiotic dose or a change to another antibiotic might be required. A culture might also be required to determine the best antibiotic 2 use.

Answered 1/6/2014

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What is dose?: You could be taking not enough of amoxicillin-500mg 4x a day- if no reduction in swelling have dentist switch you to clindamycin.

Answered 9/12/2014

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Consult your dentist: Your continued swelling may indicate a need to review or adjust your antibiotic to combat the infection. If your dentist determines that the dosage is appropriate, he may decide to switch you to a different antibiotic. Call your dentist for immediate attention to this problem.

Answered 9/28/2016

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