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Abcessed tooth can you take two 5-325mg percocets ?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth: I would take one and see my dentist asap. Percocet and drugs like Percocet only work for a short time;you build up resistance to the drug. See your dentist or seek treatment at an er or dental school.

Answered 6/30/2014

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No: An overdose of opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers) could cause respiratory depression. One should never self medicate with any drug. More medication does not mean better relief. Have the abscessed tooth treated by a dentist.

Answered 3/17/2014

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