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I cant afford the antibiotic the hospital prescribed and my tooth has been abcesses for three weeks, is there an over the counter antibiotic?
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No to over counter. : Not taking the antibiotics would be a possible fatal mistake. You can live with pain but not with infection. Some pharmacies will give some common antibiotics at no charge. I know that Meiers a Mideast store with pharmacy will give free antibiotics. Call some pharmacies and ask. Do it pronto!
Answered 2/20/2016
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Bigger Problem: The antibiotic will not solve your dental issues. There are no OTC antibiotics for this problem. Call your local dental society for advice regarding low cost dental care. Please call now.
Answered 2/21/2016
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