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Does tetracycline or lymecycline antibiotic stunt height or growth in any way when taken at the age of 15?

Q: does tetracycline or lymecycline antibiotic stunt height or growth in any way when taken at the age of 15?

: No. It has a mild effect on tooth formation/staining during the rapid growth years up to age 8, but its influence on linear bone growth is negligible at 15.

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No. It has a mild effect on tooth formation/staining during the rapid growth years up to age 8, but its influence on linear bone growth is negligible at 15.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/16/2022

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A member asked:

Does tetracycline or lymecycline antibiotic stunt height or growth in any way when taken at the age of 15?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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