Had a wisdom teeth infection and pus in my gums.i was prescribed clindomycin.its upset my stomach.i got them out yesterday do i need to keep taking it?

Ask your surgeon: A phone call to your surgeon will give you the answers you crave. Over the internet, it is unknown if your infection has cleared up. Follow the surgeon's post op instructions.

Take if you can: try to take it with meals as you might tolerate it better. However, if it continues to cause an upset stomach you will need to stop it. The surgery for the infection should take care of things in most cases even without antibiotics.

Follow instructions: Follow the post-op instructions from your oral surgeon, including finishing the antibiotics if that was included. If you are having a difficult time tolerating the antibiotics contact the office and see if they can prescribe an alternative

Follow dr. order: Whether you need antibiotics or not, please follow your doctor's recommendation. If you felt that you want to change your medication because some side effects, you may ask your doctor to give you the alternatives.

Wisdom tooth: Upset stomach is one of the sides effects of clindamycin and you should report this and any other side effects, especially diarrhea to the extracting dentist. Depending on your situation you may be prescribed another antibiotic.

The simple rule: Continue taking the antibiotics until they are finished usually in 5-7 days after infected tooth extraction. Take care.