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Took keflex-7 days; finished last thursday. today, my dentist gave me clindamycin. is it safe to take this strong antibiotic so soon after keflex?
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It is safe: However, we have now entered an era where some bacterial species are resistant to the full range of antibiotics presently available. You should start your dental treatment ASAP. Take care.
Answered 5/13/2015
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Antibiotic: Your Dentist obviously thinks you have an infection. Not taking the antibiotic and allowing infection to spread is greater risk than taking the medication.
Answered 12/7/2019
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