As with most medicines, using Tetracycline means side effects can occur. Some side effects will require medical attention. others are more common and not serious.
If any signs of redness, irritation, pain or swelling not present before use of this medication happens, consult with your doctor as soon as possible.
More common tetracycline side effects that do not need a doctor’s attention (unless they become bothersome or continue throughout the course of medication) are dry or flaky skin, yellowing of the skin particularly around the hairline and a stinging or burning sensation.
Apart from side effects, in the areas being treated you should look out for things like anemia, dizziness, allergic reactions, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in ears and blurry vision.
Rare tetracycline side effects include muscle weakness, liver poisoning, sore throat and inflammation.
Before embarking on any course of antibiotics make sure you know what you are getting yourself into and that you understand and look out for all the potential side effects.
June 5th, 2007 at 9:23 am
I am writing to you about my 17 yr. ols grandson. He has acne. I’ve read that some acne medicines can cause depression in teens. What are the medications for acne that would cause depression? Thank You, Patty Snow