Tetracycline - what are the side effects for some one who as taken his drug for more than 10 years?

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Common Side Effects of Tetracycline

Nausea
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Skin reactions to sunlight (photosensitivity)
Upset stomach (dyspepsia)
Lack of appetite
Unexplained rash
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Itchy skin.

Possible Serious Tetracycline Side Effects
There are a number of side effects that can occur with tetracycline that indicate something serious. If you experience any of these side effects, stop the tetracycline and call your Doctor.

Watery diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Bloody stools
Unusual headaches
Blurred vision
Unexplained rash
Joint pain
Fever
Feeling tired.

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Rare Tetracycline Side Effects
There are other tetracycline side effects that can occur. These rare side effects occur . It is difficult to tell whether these side effects are because of the medication or something else.

Allergic reactions
Hair loss (alopecia)
Anemia
Irritation of the esophagus (esophagitis)
Irritation of the liver (hepatitis)
Ulcers of the esophagus
Increased pressure in the skull (intracranial hypertension)
Ringing ears (tinnitus)
Worsening of systemic lupus erythematosus symptoms (lupus or SLE for short)
A reduced number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)
Tongue swelling (glossitis)
Serious intestinal infections (enterocolitis)
Vaginal yeast infections.

I hope the information provided helps you, Talk to your dermatologist about possible side effects you may be experiencing... from a caring individual.