A member asked:

Is 2000 mg of amoxicillin too much following a tooth extraction,is it ok to take 3 times a day instead of 4?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK, but...: That's a larger than usual dose and would be likely to cause diarrhea and/or abdominal cramping. But not otherwise likely to be harmful. Discuss the dose (and possible change to 3 times daily) with the doctor or dentist who prescribed it. Good luck.

Answered 11/19/2017

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