Question 1

can you take tetracycline indefinitely?

Accepted Answer

Tetracycline: Not a good idea to take this medication indefinitely because you will get side affects of the antibiotic. Young people will get staining of the teeth, yeast infections of your body, allergic reactions from the medication, or drug resistant super infections.

Question 2

should i take tetracycline for rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea: There are so many options for acne rosacea. Depends on the mildness or severity. Tetracycline is an old antibiotics with more side effects as compared to new one. But yes, you can use tetracycline.

Question 3

what are the differences between tetracyclic and tetracycline?

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Tetra- vs Try- cycli: Tetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Tricyclic is an antidepressant. Type. It  also has properties to decrease abdominal cramping (antispasmodic).

Question 4

could tetracycline ruin muscle gains?

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Tetracycle musclegai: I know of now evidence to support the concept that tetracycline will negatively affect muscles gains.

Question 5

can tetracycline be used to kill e. coli?

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Yes: E. Coli acquired outside the hospital are frequently sensitive to tetracycline.  In hospital between 50 and 90% of strains of e. Coli are sensitive.  As many strains are resistant sensitivity studies in the microbiology lab need to be performed before using tetracycline to treat a known e. Coli infection..

Question 6

is tetracycline effective against candiasis?

Accepted Answer

Candiasis: No.  Tetracycline is an antibiotic that is very useful for the treatment of acne and rosacea. It does not work against yeast infections such as candida.

Question 7

should i have tetracycline removed from my gums?

Accepted Answer

Why is it there?: Tetracycline (arestin, atradox) is inserted in deep gum pockets between the teeth and gums to kill destructive bacteria and encourage pocket depth reduction and reattachment of the gum to the tooth. These tetracyclines do not need to be removed as they dissolve with time. If you refer to tetracycline staining of teeth, no treatment is needed except for cosmetic reasons.

Question 8

what are the differences between minocycline, doxycline and tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

Tetracycline: This group of antibiotics started with the discovery of tetracycline. Changing the formula of its chemical composition gave birth to the new derivatives - Minocycline and doxycycline. Bacterial coverage remains the same but dosage convenience was the result. The original tetracycline had to be taken 4x a day while the newer generation is dosed as 2x a day due to their longer duration of action.

Question 9

macrolides/tetracyclines toxic in any way?

Accepted Answer

What does toxic mean: They are toxic to bacteria. Not usually toxic to humans  side effects are possible...Macrolides often cause stomach irritation.  Tetracycline may discolor teeth with long term use and are inactivated by concomitant intake of dairy products containing calcium or iron containing vitamins and antacids.

Question 10

could  tetracyclines cause tooth discoloration in adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tetracycline staining usually occurs in persons whose mothers had taken tetracyline while pregnant.

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