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I am taking adapelene gel & vibramycin (doxycycline) 200mg/day for 4 months now to treat mild to moderate acne.is it dangerous taking vibramycin (doxycycline) for this long time?
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Vibramycin (doxycycline): Yes, using an antibiotic without being checked can be harmful.
Answered 3/31/2014
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