Possible Side Effects Tetracycline
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:* black hairy tongue; blurred vision; bulky loose stools; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; fever; headache; hives; hoarseness; indigestion; inflammation or redness of tongue; joint pain; loss of appetite; mouth sores; nausea; rash; sensitivity to sunlight; sore throat; stomach pain; swelling and itching of the rectum.Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:* severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); infection (fever, chills, sore throat); itching; nausea; severe skin reaction to the sun; vaginal irritation or discharge; vomiting.

Drug Class and Mechanism Tetracycline
Tetracycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria by interfering with the production of proteins needed by the bacteria to grow. Slowing the bacteria's growth allows the body's defense mechanisms to destroy them.

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If you have any questions about Tetracycline, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.Tetracycline is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.