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I have been using amoxicillin tablet that is not penicilin for a bad smell during sex for abt 3days nw and still had sex and d smell is still therr?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See physician: Self medicating will not solve your problem. You may have an infection that is not treated with the antibiotics you are taking. See your physician for a proper diagnosis.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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