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Hi. i am having severe acne. i visited a dermatologist. she prescribed medicine lymecycline -300mg tablets.30 pills 1 per day.what are side effects ?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Lymecycline: Lymecycline's side effects can include rash, headache, diarrhea, colitis, nausea, vomiting, dermatitis, dysphasia, hepatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, and visual disturbances. When taken for a long period of time, it can cause reflux oesophagitis. Almost all tetracycline derivatives can also make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Be careful. Your doctor should have explained this to you.

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Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

Hi. i am having severe acne. i visited a dermatologist. she prescribed medicine lymecycline -300mg tablets.30 pills 1 per day.what are side effects ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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