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Can i take doxycycline if i'm allergic to tetracycline?
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They: are in the same class of antibiotics, so there may be cross-reactivity with respect to potential allergic reactions.
Answered 6/26/2018
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Would be cautious...: ...since they are the same drug family. Other precautions apply here as well. Read: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682063.html#precaution
Answered 6/26/2018
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