Tetracycline Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Tetracycline side effects may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, and rash. Rare Tetracycline side effects may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.

Tetracycline Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Tetracycline side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Tetracycline antibiotics are widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Tetracycline antibiotics are considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because they are used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Tetracycline antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis). Tetracycline antibiotics work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

TETRACYCLINE OVERDOSE

Tetracycline overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach. Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Tetracycline overdose. If you miss a dose of Tetracycline, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Tetracycline.

TETRACYCLINE AND PREGNANCY

Tetracycline antibiotics should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Tetracycline antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

TETRACYCLINE WARNING

You should not take Tetracycline antibiotics if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any tetracycline antibiotics in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Tetracycline antibiotics.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, when taking Tetracycline antibiotics.

If you are taking tetracycline over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Tetracycline antibiotics should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

TETRACYCLINE DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining tetracycline with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

TETRACYCLINE DOSES

CHILDREN (8 and older)10-20 mg/lbs of body weight.

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.
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