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I am experiencing extreme fatigue since i have started tetracycline antibiotics for acne 5 weeks ago. can it cause anaemia?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not, but...: Tetracycline and related drugs (doxycycline, minocycline) are unlikely to cause either anemia or fatigue. However, stranger things have happened. Discuss with the doctor who prescribed it. Good luck!

Answered 6/28/2017

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