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Periostat

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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Birth control pills

Brands

Doxycin • Doryx • Vibramycin • Vibra tabs • Cyclidox • Doximal • Doxycyl • Doxyhexal • Doxytet

Generic Drug

Doxycycline

Side Effects

Common

Upper respiratory tract symptom
Pain
Heartburn
Joint pains
Nausea
Headache
Skin darkening
Increased skin pigmentation
Black skin discoloration
Rash
Excessive menstrual cramps

Serious

Diarrhea
Stained teeth

Treats

Periodontitis
Condition
Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Condition
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