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I am on day 3 of azithromycin and my right lower jaw started hurting and got worse as the day went on.... how do i relieve it to eat?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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More info please: Azithromycin doesn't cause such a symptom. Whether or not you can eat and how to relieve the pain depend on the cause. More info needed, or check with yoru doctor.

Answered 5/4/2020

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A member asked:

I am on day 3 of azithromycin and my right lower jaw started hurting and got worse as the day went on.... how do i relieve it to eat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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