Abcessed tooth, taking Amoxicillin, but now my throat is swelling and tender, do I go to emergency room?

Question

I woke up yesterday with my face all swollen and went to the dentist. She said my face was too swollen to get to the infected tooth and so she put me on antibiotics. I return next week to have the tooth pulled. Now that the dentists office AND my doctors office are closed I have noticed some SIGNIFICANT swelling and tenderness down my neck, but my face has not gotten any bigger. Should I assume that the antibiotics will catch up and take care of the problem or should I be afraid of dying in my sleep? I would gladly go to the emergency room, however, I am dangerously close to not being able to pay rent this month already!
Will this go away?

Answer 1

You need to find a dentist who will pull the tooth, no matter how swollen your face is - i find it hard to believe it is completely inaccesible.
As far as your throat goes, a sore inflamed throat can be a side effect of antibiotic use (amoxycillin, doxycycline etc.). It will go away when you stop taking them.
Get the tooth pulled!!

Answer 2

Amoxicillin Swollen Throat

Answer 3

If you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin, a close relative of amoxicillin, you need to take your throat swelling very seriously. If you are going into anaphylactic shock that is deadly serious and needs an immediate treatment. If your throat gets worse and you have trouble breathing call 911 for transport to an ER. If it were me I would be on my way right now to an ER.

Keep in mind that hospital emergency rooms must take you even if you can't pay. After you get there, just tell them you can't afford to pay.

Answer 4

abcessed tooth amoxicillin throat swelling tender emergency room

Answer 5

It sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. Are you allergic to penicillin? Amoxicllin is a penicillin derivative. I suggest that you discontinue taking the amoxicillin and call your dentist's office. In the event that they are closed, there should be an exchange number on the answering machine so that you can contact your dentist tonight. Describe your symptoms to the dentist so that he can prescribe a different antibiotic. If you have trouble breathing, this could indicate an anaphylactic allergic reaction and in this case, you should visit the emergency room.

-(My wife is a pharmacist and she answered this question)

Answer 6

If you are having trouble breathing and/or swallowing go right ot the ER.

If it is just swelling I would take some asprin to try and get it down. Keep a cold compress on it and try to reduce the swelling. If it is worse or stays the same by the morning head right over to the ER.

Answer 7

I have been in Pharmacy for over 20 years and if you are experiencing swelling of your throat GO TO THE ER. That is nothing to mess with. Better be safe than sorry hun. I wish you luck, Blessings !!!

Answer 8

FYI IT ACTUALLY TAKES 2-3 DAYS FOR THE ANTIBIOTICS TO BEGIN TO WORK. THIS HAS NO EFFECT ON SWELLING.
TO HELP DECREASE THE SWELLING TAKE ADVIL AND PLACE WARM, MOIST COMPRESSES OVER THE SWOLLEN AREA 20 MIN ON AND 20 OFF.
THIS WILL CLEAR UP AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Answer 9

I would suggest calling the dentist's office and get an emergency number. They should be able to page the dentist and have them call you. Then you can tell the story to her and she can advise you on the best course of action.

Answer 10

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