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A member asked:

I had clindamycin and amoxicillin prescribed for a tooth infection. which would be best? my face is starting to swell.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Why both?: Which practitioner prescribed both antibiotics? If your face is starting to swell, please see your dentist immediately. Antibiotics alone will not solve your dental issues.

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Answered 11/3/2019

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