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Antibiotics before dental cleanings, colonoscopies etc.

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deborah26839
deborah26839

I was told at my 14 week checkup that I will need to take a single dose of a strong antibiotic 1 hour before dental cleaning for a lifetime. I know doctors differ in this, some 2 years but gave me a lifetime. What have others been told?

Thanks, Deb from US

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  • Roxycturtle
    Roxycturtle deborah26839

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    I am in US too and was told a lifetime as well. My mom in another state told same thing. My two cents - I'd rather be safe than sorry. And to have to take a few antibiotics to ensure no future terrible issues - that's something easy enough to do. Mom also said she knew someone who forgot and she went into a coma - don't know the specifics. 

    Also keep in mind it may differ not only by country and Doctor but also prosthetic  type. 

    • deborah26839
      deborah26839 Roxycturtle

      Posted

      I'm with you Roxycturtle, I had no problem taking it. What State are you from?
    • deborah26839
      deborah26839 Roxycturtle

      Posted

      Waaaayyyyy back when I was young, my mother sent me to a private school in Lewisburg, W. Virginia. She didn't like my boyfriend😧 My bother lives in Florida, nephew in Maryland, another in Germany the rest of us in Michigan.
  • gail2910-US-MI
    gail2910-US-MI deborah26839

    Posted

    I was also told antibiotics before dental care for life. i wondered if the doctor or the dentist was "in charge" of this. as in who prescribes....
    • deborah26839
      deborah26839 gail2910-US-MI

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      I called my doctor he gave me first prescription then I took bottle to dentist he wrote it all down so I can call either doctor or dentist. I had to call doctor to see how long I had to take them and also told dentist and he wrote in my record.
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