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I have become allergic to amoxycillin which i need when i have dental treatment. is there an alternative?
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Yes: After your dentist takes a full medical history with all your known allergies, then alternative antibiotics can be prescribed.
Answered 7/23/2014
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Yes: Clindamycin is a popular replacement. Discuss with your Dentist before appt. Good Luck.
Answered 1/26/2018
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Clindamycin: is considered safe for use in patients with a amoxicillin allergy.
Answered 1/26/2018
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Yes: Cleocin, generic Clindamycin is effective, but can cause colitis if over prescribed
Answered 1/26/2018
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