tetracycline, birthcontrol etc.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm new here. I " m 27, recently diagnosed with rosacea. I also have

some problems with acne, but my new derm tells me that the main

problem is rosacea. I'm on noritate for the time being, but my derm

said he might move me to antibiotics if the topical cream doesn't

work. My questions: 1. I'm on birth control, but not as a barrier

to pregnancy, only to lighten and regulate my periods. Is it still

ok to take tetracycline or other antibiotics? 2. do tetracycline

and other antibiotics used to treat rosacea cause yeast infections in

women?

Also, has anyone found success with changing their diet? I don't eat

much spicy food, but I do drink two or more cups of coffee a day.

Has anyone found cutting out caffeine to be helpful?

thanks in advance for any help.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Based on my limited experience, I can say that surprisingly I didn't have a

problem with a prolonged use ot tetracycline. I was on it for a year several

years ago; and now I just 'downgraded' from a strong dose (1000 mg a day for

4 weeks) to 500 mg. No problem with yeast infection. (Make sure that you

take acidophillus supplements though to reduce the risk).

Your pharmacist should know if the combo of the pill and tetracycline

represents any problems or not.

I drink only one coffee a day, a large mug in the morning, and even though I

am trying to avoid the potential triggers, coffee is the only thing that I

am refusing to give up. Now I drink it sans milk and sugar, and I just feel

that that has to suffice! Damn, I need to keep at least one vice. ;-)

Alena

tetracycline, birthcontrol etc.

> Hi,

>

> I'm new here. I " m 27, recently diagnosed with rosacea. I also have

> some problems with acne, but my new derm tells me that the main

> problem is rosacea. I'm on noritate for the time being, but my derm

> said he might move me to antibiotics if the topical cream doesn't

> work. My questions: 1. I'm on birth control, but not as a barrier

> to pregnancy, only to lighten and regulate my periods. Is it still

> ok to take tetracycline or other antibiotics? 2. do tetracycline

> and other antibiotics used to treat rosacea cause yeast infections in

> women?

>

> Also, has anyone found success with changing their diet? I don't eat

> much spicy food, but I do drink two or more cups of coffee a day.

> Has anyone found cutting out caffeine to be helpful?

>

> thanks in advance for any help.

>

>

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