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A member asked:
How many times can i take amoxicillin rounds in a year? ive had three tooth infections and had to take amoxicillin three times due to delayed surgery to remove my molars, if i take it again am i risking my bacteria will be resistant? or its ok? ty?
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You are right to try to avoid overuse of antibiotics. On the other hand, it is important that bacterial infections be treated appropriately and usually this outweighs the possibility of side effects, increasing antibiotic resistance, etc.
Answered 8/19/2023
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