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Swelling In Right Side Of Face, Tender Roof In Mouth. History Of Bad Tooth, On Amoxicillin For Chest Infection. Side Effect Of Medicine Or Tooth Problem?

Hello i have been on amoxicillin 500mg for 1 week for a chest infection i have since gone back and been prescibed a further weeks course. My right side of my face has swollen up and now feel like i have problems in my mouth verytender in the roof and although i have a bad tooth it doesnt generaly cause me any problems now im unsure if its a side effect from the drug or my tooth
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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THe swelling of the face could be secondary to a dental/gum infection which will cause swelling of the area.Amoxicillin would not cause such swelling as a side effect.It would help if you get a dental check up done to get to the root of the problem.
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Swelling In Right Side Of Face, Tender Roof In Mouth. History Of Bad Tooth, On Amoxicillin For Chest Infection. Side Effect Of Medicine Or Tooth Problem?

THe swelling of the face could be secondary to a dental/gum infection which will cause swelling of the area.Amoxicillin would not cause such swelling as a side effect.It would help if you get a dental check up done to get to the root of the problem.