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A 28-year-old male asked:

Please describe the medication: tetracycline?

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Dr. Michael Dansieanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Antibiotic: Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, chlamydia and acne.

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Dr. Barry Lyckaanswered

Dermatology 40 years experience

An antibiotic: This is a cycline antibiotic often used in treating acne.

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