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Medications›Periostat

Periostat

Periostat is an oral contraceptive which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience

Drug Class

Birth control pills

BrandsDoxycin, Doryx, Vibramycin, Vibra tabs, Cyclidox, Doximal, Doxycyl, Doxyhexal, Doxytet

Generic DrugDoxycycline

Side Effects

Common

Upper respiratory tract symptom

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Serious

Treats

Condition

Gum inflammation (gingivitis)

Condition

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A 48-year-old member asked:

How is Periostat (doxycycline) and did it worked?

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Periostat allergy?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Can you get high off periostat (doxycycline)?

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Is there a downside to taking Periostat (doxycycline) for prolonged periods of time?

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can i drink wine on periostat (doxycycline)?

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A 43-year-old female asked:

My periodontist said I can take Periostat (doxycycline) indefinitely. Is this true, or is there a danger with constantly taking it (as it could kill good bacteria)?

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What is doxycycline used for?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What is doxycycline actually used for?

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Is doxycycline a anabiotic?

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What's the maximum dose of doxycycline?

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