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Im on 4th day of 7 day course amoxicillin. terrible diarrhea, headache and suddenly sensitive tooth. can i stop the antibiotic today?

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Dr. Alan Koenigsberg answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Call doctor: You may indeed be experiencing a medication side effect, or you may have another illness. Call your treating physician to discuss this.

Answered 6/17/2020

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Why: Why are you taking antibiotic? If you discontinue treatment the infection may come roaring back. Before stopping medication check w the doctor that prescribed it for you. Efficacy has to be balanced against side effects. Don't stop without "checking in.".

Answered 9/28/2016

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