Amoxicillin vs metronidazole, dental issue/infection antibiotics

[leeteeh]

A family member of mine has been prescribed metronidazole for pericoronitis due to a molar tooth not having space and the gum because inflamed. I was worried about him taking metronidazole after researching its effects, he’s now been prescribed amoxicillin. I read it’s a safer option and can be used for dental infections too. The dentist he seen last said the infection seems to be worse and spreading and said the amoxicillin may not work and still need to take metronidazole. He advised to take metronidazole but still prescribed amoxicillin also and said it’s his choice/risk. The dentist was pretty pushy and rude, due to his history of fibromyalgia I was worried about the metronidazole causing issues due to it being a thiamine antagonist and it’s damage to the brain and CNS. But now I’m also worried did I give my opinion when I shouldn’t have and caused bad judgement on his part, meaning what if the amoxicillin doesn’t work and the infection gets very severe/dangerous from not taking metronidazole. Or maybe are the dentists being irrational and ignorant for choosing metronidazole? Just looking for help from someone who might know more.
He is in a lot of pain due to this and struggling to eat or talk fully but I’m not dentist I’m not sure of the severity or dangers.

 

[ecstatichamster]

Amoxicillin may not work and you have to use something stronger in this event. I like cephalexin for that. I’ve had great experience with it. I think it’s relatively safe. Metronidazole I think can cause too many gut issues, although it is given for these too. It seems to be very problematic.

 

[mostlylurking]

A family member of mine has been prescribed metronidazole for periconitis due to a molar tooth not having space and the gum because inflamed. I was worried about him taking metronidazole after researching its effects, he’s now been prescribed amoxicillin. I read it’s a safer option and can be used for dental infections too. The dentist he seen last said the infection seems to be worse and spreading and said the amoxicillin may not work and still need to take metronidazole. He advised to take metronidazole but still prescribed amoxicillin also and said it’s his choice/risk. The dentist was pretty pushy and rude, due to his history of fibromyalgia I was worried about the metronidazole causing issues due to it being a thiamine antagonist and it’s damage to the brain and CNS. But now I’m also worried did I give my opinion when I shouldn’t have and caused bad judgement on his part, meaning what if the amoxicillin doesn’t work and the infection gets very severe/dangerous from not taking metronidazole. Or maybe are the dentists being irrational and ignorant for choosing metronidazole? Just looking for help from someone who might know more.
He is in a lot of pain due to this and struggling to eat or talk fully but I’m not dentist I’m not sure of the severity or dangers.

You did the right thing warning about metronidazole, especially for a person who already has a history of fibromyalgia. Surely there are safer antibiotics than that killer one. Is the dentist a specialist or is he just a run of the mill dentist?

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[AlaskaJono]

A family member of mine has been prescribed metronidazole for pericoronitis due to a molar tooth not having space and the gum because inflamed. I was worried about him taking metronidazole after researching its effects, he’s now been prescribed amoxicillin. I read it’s a safer option and can be used for dental infections too. The dentist he seen last said the infection seems to be worse and spreading and said the amoxicillin may not work and still need to take metronidazole. He advised to take metronidazole but still prescribed amoxicillin also and said it’s his choice/risk. The dentist was pretty pushy and rude, due to his history of fibromyalgia I was worried about the metronidazole causing issues due to it being a thiamine antagonist and it’s damage to the brain and CNS. But now I’m also worried did I give my opinion when I shouldn’t have and caused bad judgement on his part, meaning what if the amoxicillin doesn’t work and the infection gets very severe/dangerous from not taking metronidazole. Or maybe are the dentists being irrational and ignorant for choosing metronidazole? Just looking for help from someone who might know more.
He is in a lot of pain due to this and struggling to eat or talk fully but I’m not dentist I’m not sure of the severity or dangers.

I had 2 teeth issues in recent years, both eventually pulled out. Severe pain, infection, etc. . I was prescribed Amoxicillin and another A-biotic TOGETHER, can't remember the name, but it was specifically for gram-negative bacterium. Amoxicillin treats only gram positive. So if the Amoxicillin is not doing the trick within 72 hours, get another script ASAP. That's what I would do, and have done, and I haven't taken antibiotics for 10-20 years. Best.

 

[leeteeh]

Amoxicillin may not work and you have to use something stronger in this event. I like cephalexin for that. I’ve had great experience with it. I think it’s relatively safe. Metronidazole I think can cause too many gut issues, although it is given for these too. It seems to be very problematic.

Thank you I will look into Cephalexin as an option too.

 

[leeteeh]

You did the right thing warning about metronidazole, especially for a person who already has a history of fibromyalgia. Surely there are safer antibiotics than that killer one. Is the dentist a specialist or is he just a run of the mill dentist?

You might find this article helpful:

Dental Cavitation Surgery

🖨️ Print post Appropriate Pre- and Post-Extraction Protocols When Surgical Intervention is Necessary The decision to pull a tooth is a very important and permanent one. It requires […]

www.westonaprice.org

This website has an excellent search engine that you could use to research further.

Just two regular dentists as it was emergency appointment from uk nhs. Thanks for the advice!

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

A family member of mine has been prescribed metronidazole for pericoronitis due to a molar tooth not having space and the gum because inflamed. I was worried about him taking metronidazole after researching its effects, he’s now been prescribed amoxicillin. I read it’s a safer option and can be used for dental infections too. The dentist he seen last said the infection seems to be worse and spreading and said the amoxicillin may not work and still need to take metronidazole. He advised to take metronidazole but still prescribed amoxicillin also and said it’s his choice/risk. The dentist was pretty pushy and rude, due to his history of fibromyalgia I was worried about the metronidazole causing issues due to it being a thiamine antagonist and it’s damage to the brain and CNS. But now I’m also worried did I give my opinion when I shouldn’t have and caused bad judgement on his part, meaning what if the amoxicillin doesn’t work and the infection gets very severe/dangerous from not taking metronidazole. Or maybe are the dentists being irrational and ignorant for choosing metronidazole? Just looking for help from someone who might know more.
He is in a lot of pain due to this and struggling to eat or talk fully but I’m not dentist I’m not sure of the severity or dangers.

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