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I'm trying to see if i take a penicillin prescription will it make my toothache worse i don't have an access yet but imy thinking its a gum infection?
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Fill your Rx: unless you are allergic to penicillin, begin penicillin as prescribed.
Answered 10/21/2016
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Why guess ?: Have your dentist take a look. Antibiotics do not solve dental issues.
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Won't Help: Your toothache is caused by an infection in your tooth where the medication can't reach it. You need to see a dentist right away or the pain will get worse.
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