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Hi, my wisdom teeth are coming through and my mouth is swollen around the tooth, stopping me from opening my jaw and making it hard to swallow. my doctor prescribed my amoxycillin. i have been taking them for 24 hours now with no improvements. how long sh
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Follow instructions: It can take up to 48-72 hours for antibiotic to begin to work. Take EXACTLY as directed, and take entire course of antibiotic (don't quit until they have all been taken).
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At least a week: usually at least a week before the wisdom tooth extraction.
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