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Swollen glands, swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficultly eating or drinking water headache, dr gave me penicillin for pain? when should i worry

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1-2 days: If not better in 24-48 hours see dr immediately. That's how long antibiotics should start working.

Dr Shafique agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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