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Is It Normal To Have Body Ache When On Penicillin?

hi,

I had my four widsom teeth pulled and i was started on a course of antibiotics of penicilin for 5 days. Tonight is my last dose , but i have had body ache, feels like i have the flu or something. is this a normal reaction to penicilin?

I am 23 years old and 160 pounds, 168 cm tall.


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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth, you have taken medication antibiotic also , dont worry this is not a reaction of Penicillin , bodyache can be due to weather change or may be viral also,

You do is take medication One Capsule Amoxicillin 250 mg three times a day, for 3 days
One tablet Combiflame twice daily for 3days
One Tablet Vitamin B complex once daily for three days
Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day

If then you wont get releif then consult physician for this.

Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for posting the query,

This could be due to the side effects of the medication.
I would suggest you to take complete rest.
Maintain a good oral hygiene, follow the post extraction instructions given to you properly.
Also take an antacid along with the medication.

Take care!
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Is It Normal To Have Body Ache When On Penicillin?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth, you have taken medication antibiotic also , dont worry this is not a reaction of Penicillin , bodyache can be due to weather change or may be viral also, You do is take medication One Capsule Amoxicillin 250 mg three times a day, for 3 days One tablet Combiflame twice daily for 3days One Tablet Vitamin B complex once daily for three days Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day If then you wont get releif then consult physician for this. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.