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A member asked:
Had 7 d amoxicillin before my rct on infected tooth. post rct, clindamycin causing bad heartburn. is clinda stronger for infection. can i go to amox?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Clindo: Your dentist is smart to switch antibiotics to help prevent bacterial resistance and address the possibility of bacteria that Amoxicillin does not kill. Take an antacid for your heart burn.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Clindamycin better: If you are having a bad rxn from the medication do not switch on your own. Contact your doctor and discuss the problem. Clindamycin is a good drug but can have some serious side effects in some individuals. I usually recommend my patients to take after eating, with a full glass of water, and an acidophilus or other pro-biotic to have the least problems.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Talk to Dentist: Taking probiotics or eating yogurt with active cultures about 2 hours after taking each antibiotic may help to re-populate your digestive tract with "good" bacteria and reduce heartburn or other stomach distress, etc. But talk to your dentist for their exact recommendation, considering your problem.
Answered 10/13/2016
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No need: Recent research demonstrated that antibiotics are of no benefit in treating symptoms after root canal treatment. Take NSAIDs OTC or Tylenol (acetaminophen) for swelling and pain control.
Answered 10/30/2018
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