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A member asked:
My husband has an abscessed tooth, would doxycycline help? he has only ever be prescribed amoxicillian.
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Maybe: Tetracycline type antibiotics are not the best choice for a dental abscess. He is better off with a penicillin type(amoxicillin), Erythromycin or clindamycin.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Visit a dentist: If the abscess is periodontal in origin (gums) then doxy is appropriate. If it is endodontic in origin doxy would not be my first choice. I would recommend him see a dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 5/6/2015
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Doxycycline: Doxcycline is not the best antibiotic for an abcessed tooth- either amoxicillen or penicillen would be mor effective.
Answered 11/2/2013
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