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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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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.
Answered 11/3/2019
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