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Dentist prescribed me antibiotics. should i stop taking them?
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No: Follow your dentist's directions. S/he is treating you.
Answered 8/29/2013
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No: If your dentist diagnosed you with an infection that requires antibiotics, you should complete the full course of antibiotics.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Antibiotic therapy.: You should take the antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and quantity depends on the antibiotic.
Answered 9/14/2013
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