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Tooth pulled, prescribed clindamycin, (150 mg. 4 times per day), took all pills, swelling worse?
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Call your dentist: The infection may still be present, there may be a new infection, and either seems to be spreading. You may need a different antibiotic and/or drainage of the abscess. Please call now.
Answered 3/11/2017
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ConsultYourDentist: If the swelling is worse then I suggest you consult and get your extraction site checked by your dentist
Answered 12/2/2016
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