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Hi, i had my wisdom teeth removed and was prescribed 200mg metronidazole + sandos amoxycl 16 + etoricoxib 120. this is day 2 and my question is can i quit using the metronidazole, because i don't have much pain or discomfort.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Dentist: Best to address your question would be your dentist as he or she knows exactly what they are treating you for. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and should be taken as prescribed unless side effects. Etoricoxib is an anti inflammatory and meant to help with possible pain as well.

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Answered 1/20/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i had my wisdom teeth removed and was prescribed 200mg metronidazole + sandos amoxycl 16 + etoricoxib 120. this is day 2 and my question is can i quit using the metronidazole, because i don't have much pain or discomfort.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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