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Adult female has cystic acne. dermatlogy prescribed epiduo 0.1% adapalene 2.5% benzoyl peroxide and now wants her to start lymecycline for 1 month. should she be so concerned of any adverse effects?
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Lymecycline is a form of tetracycline, an antibiotic. Side effects are nausea, diarrhea, and taking Epiduo is frequently used in conjunction with Lymecycline without specific contraindications.
Answered 5/17/2021
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