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Is it normal to get a prescription for pencillin for an upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
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Common: It's very common. Discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 11/23/2012
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It depends: Whether or not you are prescribed an antibiotic to take before your surgery may depend upon whether or not an infection is present or if you require antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent an infection due to a compromised medical condition. Patients who do not present with an infection or require antibiotic prophylaxis often are not given antibiotics. Antibiotics should be prescribed when indicated.
Answered 7/30/2014
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