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A member asked:

Hi, been on oxytetracycline for 2 weeks for acne and it's causing easy bruising on my body. whys this? thanks.

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Could be reaction: You should go see your doctor and get some blood work done. Oxytetracycline, though not available for human use in the US, can cause blood disorder that manifest as easy bruising.

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Answered 5/16/2016

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