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What are the side effects of taking tetracycline if it is not needed?
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Side effects: The side effects of tetracycline differ depending on the age of the patient. If tetracycline is given to a young child who is forming its adult teeth, it can stain the teeth. In women who have a propensity for a vaginal discharge, tetracycline can kill off the bacteria and the yeast that are in the vagina will see more food and can overgrow making a yeast discharge worse. Some forms of tetracycl.
Answered 12/12/2012
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