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Should i stop taking antibiotics (penicillin vk500mg) if my tooth infection has cleared?
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No: Once you begin a course of antibiotics, always finish taking the prescription as directed, even if the infection appears to have cleared up. This reduces the chance of developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. When you finish your prescription, ask you doctor if you should have further treatment to prevent reinfection.
Answered 11/27/2017
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NO: In order to minimize chances of resistance, you should finish the entire prescribed dose of antibiotic, even if you feel better.
Answered 5/25/2017
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