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Abscessed tooth. pen vk for 13 days and still infected. is augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) safe when i have a pineal gland cyst since it lowers the seizure threshold?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) would be safe.

Answered 11/6/2014

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Get help NOW!: 13 days of antibiotics is 2-3 times longer than you should have gone without definitive treatment. Antibiotics control the spread of dental infections, but by themselves do not cure them. The tooth needs root canal treatment or extraction for "cure." pills alone won't do it. Ask your dentist to refer you to endodontist or oral surgeon immediately.

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See dentist: an antibiotic simply brings an abscess from acute phase to chronic phase but it does NOT solve the cause. You will need a root canal or extraction for that! Augmentin for 10 days is generally prescribed and is safe. But get to your dentist ASAP

Answered 11/7/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See any dentist: to drain the dental abscess. If not treated, a serious dental abscess can eventually kill. The infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, eyes, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. The antibiotics (Penicillin is the most common) will give you only a temporary relief. See any dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment.

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