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Prescribed Amoxycillin After RCT, Face Red And Hot, Blood Pressure High, Feels Tired. What To Do ?
I was prescribed 500mg every 8 hrs of Amoxicillin for a root canal. I am on day 5 of a 10 day dose. My face has been getting very red and hot. My blood pressure was up to 138/98 and feeling tired. I need to call the dentist in the AM but I am traveling. No pain, no sign of any issues other than ones described above. I know you shouldn't stop a 10 day dose midstream, but what options do i have. I am a 43 yr old male who just had a full physical a month ago.
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Hi, it appears to be the gastric irritation due to the amoxycillin, as it is usually to be , Tha flushing could be due to the infection of the tooth.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe Omeprazole, domperidone and anti inflamatory drugs . You also can have relief by having frequent small quantities of bland foods. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe Omeprazole, domperidone and anti inflamatory drugs . You also can have relief by having frequent small quantities of bland foods. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Dear friend.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
The rise in blood pressure,and the face getting red hot cannot be related to antibiotics dosage or reaction as you have been taking this for past few days.
Even then if you suspect,it to be because of antibiotics you can discontinue it as you have already taken it for five days.
Further i would suggest you to visit your physician as well in addition to dentist.The sudden rise in blood pressure and associated symptoms should be well diagnosed for the underlying cause.
Meanwhile please maintain good oral hygiene,till you visit your dentist.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
The rise in blood pressure,and the face getting red hot cannot be related to antibiotics dosage or reaction as you have been taking this for past few days.
Even then if you suspect,it to be because of antibiotics you can discontinue it as you have already taken it for five days.
Further i would suggest you to visit your physician as well in addition to dentist.The sudden rise in blood pressure and associated symptoms should be well diagnosed for the underlying cause.
Meanwhile please maintain good oral hygiene,till you visit your dentist.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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