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Feels like swelling in my throat. then stops. numbness roof of mouth. i'm on flagyl for my tonsil been a little large. whats wrong with me i'm scared?

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Breathing problem?: If your throat is swelling then you should see a doctor, especially if you have trouble breathing. This could be an allergic reaction to the Flagyl.

Answered 5/8/2016

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