Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 I've been prescribed doxycycline for my rosacea... Anybody here have severe side effects with doxycycline? Any record of any ADULT ever experiencing tooth discoloration? Thanks Rairity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 It looks like adult use does not harm teeth. For pregnant women, doxycline is rated a " D " - where the harm to the fetus is rated A, B, C, D, and X, with A being where no harm has been shown in tests, and X being that the risks far outweigh the benefits. I got this from http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/ID/id94-02.htm. Doxycycline binds less to calcium than other tetracyclines and theoretically may be less likely to produce discolouration. Mineralization of deciduous teeth occurs from 14 weeks gestation until 2-3 months of age. Tetracyclines are contraindicated during pregnancy because of the risk of maternal liver damage and fetal tooth defects. Although tetracyclines are excreted in breast milk they can be given safely to lactating mothers since detectable serum concentrations have not been demonstrated in nursing infants. Calcification of the permanent teeth begins around 4-6 months of life and is largely complete by 5-6 years. The chance of dental staining is extremely small after the age of five years, especially if the duration of therapy is shorter than a few weeks, and multiple courses of therapy are avoided. http://www.gicare.com/pated/doxycycline.htm has some good information about using doxycline: ____ What are the effects on sexual function? Birth control pills may not be as effective while you are taking doxycycline. A supplemental form of birth control is recommended during antibiotic therapy. ____ Are there other precautions? Doxycycline is not recommended in children under 8 or pregnant women because it can cause a permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow- gray-brown). Doxycycline may cause photosensitivity making you more prone to a sunburn. Never take outdated doxycycline because it may be toxic to the kidneys. Troublesome and persistent diarrhea can develop in some individuals. If diarrhea develops and persists for more than 24 hours, discontinue the medication and contact your physician. Prolonged or repeated use of antibiotics may result in fungal infection. These are usually due to yeast organisms and occur in the mouth, intestinal tract and vagina. _____ How long is it safe to take doxycycline? This drug, as well as other antibiotics, should be taken for the full prescribed dose. Long-term use for months or years, while generally safe, requires periodic evaluation by a physician. _____ Adverse reactions can occur with any drug, even over-the-counter medications. Some of these are mild such as a stomach upset, which may be avoided by taking the medication with food. Minor reactions may go away on their own but if they persist, contact the physician. For major reactions, the patient should contact the physician immediately. For doxycycline, the following are the observed side effects: Minor: discoloration and soreness of tongue nausea stomach irritation vomiting diarrhea itching of genital or rectal area Major: yellow color to skin or eyes swollen joints or lymph nodes > I've been prescribed doxycycline for my rosacea... Anybody here have > severe side effects with doxycycline? Any record of any ADULT ever > experiencing tooth discoloration? > > Thanks > > Rairity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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