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Is it ok to take clindamycin for 2 weeks before and after tooth extraction?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
WHY?: Are you taking that prescription on your own, for some other problem or was it prescribed for you by a dentist? The answer to your question is best answered by the dentist actually treating you.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes but: Unless for prophylactic purposes in low immune or prone to infections like in diabetics , and to prevent post extraction infections, i personally think it is too much for normal conditions
Answered 1/15/2019
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Not recommended: Taking a precautionary antibiotic before a dental appointment isn’t necessary for most patients and, in fact, might do more harm than good, according to the latest research. Some conditions still warrant preventive antibiotics and your dentist will instruct you if needed.
Answered 10/24/2017
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