Is it normal to feel nauseous after wisdom tooth surgery? How do I know if I m allergic to the antibiotics? Does the swelling get worse post op say 10 hours? Female, 23 years old. currently taking amoxicillin, pacofen, serratiopeptidase & metronidazole
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Discomfort post extraction of wisdom tooth is expected like pain, swelling, numbness, etc. For first 24 hours, do cold compressions. Later warm saline rinses and warm compressions need to be done. Antibiotics and anti inflammatory help in faster healing. As far as nausea is concerned, antibiotic like amoxicillin can cause that. I suggest you to take antacid like Pepcid 20 or Rant ac 150 twice daily empty stomach to reduce gastric side effects of antibiotics and painkillers. Also, take antibiotic and painkiller only after meals. Keep good oral hygiene. Do Betadine rinses to clean extraction area. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you.