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I went to my dentist yesterday. i had swollen glands and inflamed red throat. she checked my throat and gave me flagyl antibiotics.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Strep throat: Flagyl may help for a strep throat but it is probably not what would be commonly used. Medication such as penicillin, cephalexin, or amoxicillin are used to treat strep throat.If concerned see yur PCP.

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Answered 11/1/2015

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