Side Effects of Oracea
Oracea is a tetracycline antibiotic used in the treatment of pimple-like blemishes and rashes in adults. The drug works by reducing various types of skin inflammations caused by rosacea and has also been used in the treatment of mild to severe infections. As with any other type of antibiotic, there are a number of side effects associated with using the drug.
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Common Side Effects
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Some side effects include trouble swallowing, swelling of the tongue, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, white patches or sores on the inside of lips, sores or swelling in the genital regions, and vaginal itching or discharge. While these are considered the most common side effects that occur while using the drug, they only affect a small number of users.
Severe Side Effects
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Unfortunately, there are also a number of severe side effects that can occur while using this medication. Some of these side effects include blurred vision, severe dizziness, severe headaches, chills, fever, body aches, severe blistering, skin rash, decreased urination, dark colored urine, loss of appetite, pale or yellow skin, easy bruising and bleeding, severe stomach pain, and a fast or irregular heartbeat.
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Important Safety Information
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Do not use Oracea if you are pregnant or breast feeding as it can cause harm to the new or unborn baby. This medication can also make birth control pills less effective, so please consult with your physician if both types of medications become part of your daily routine. Do not use Oracea if you are allergic to doxycycline as a severe allergic reaction can cause serious harm and possible death. Be sure to throw away excess medication when it expires or it is no longer needed.
Usage
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Always take Oracea exactly as it was prescribed to you by your doctor and never take the medication in doses larger than the label indicates. Doctors recommend taking the medication anywhere between one and two hours before eating a meal. Do not crush, break or chew the medication as it is meant to be swallowed whole. The medication works as a slow-release drug, so any other way of ingesting would cause too much of the medication to be released at one time.
Warning
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If you experience any of the aforementioned side effects, please contact your doctor. If an overdose is expected, head directly to the closest emergency room for immediate treatment. Finally, Oracea is meant in the treatment of skin legions only and should never be used as a recreation drug or for any other medical purposes.
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