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I abscessed dr prescribed amoxicillin 500mg 3 tad for 10days was not working dr switch to clendamycin hcl 300mg 3tad &swelling cont 2days later?
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Where, when, why?: Too many unanswered questions. Abscesses often need surgical drainage and antibiotics may not be effective alone. Need more info before it would be possible to comment further.
Answered 5/11/2014
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