Why TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE* (Tetracycline hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE: not satisfied (average rating score: 2.31)
(based on 13 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acne* | 5 |
| 2 | Chalazion | 1 |
| 3 | Infection* | 1 |
| 4 | Gingival infection | 1 |
| 5 | Skin infection | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdominal discomfort | 3 |
| 2 | Dyspepsia | 2 |
| 3 | Dizziness* | 2 |
| 4 | Diarrhoea | 2 |
| 5 | Nausea* | 1 |
| 6 | Vomiting* | 1 |
| 7 | Muscular weakness | 1 |
| 8 | Rash* | 1 |
| 9 | Somnolence | 1 |
| 10 | Abdominal distension | 1 |
| 11 | Oedema | 1 |
| 12 | Burn oesophageal | 1 |
| 13 | Malaise | 1 |
| 14 | Constipation | 1 |
| 15 | Depression* | 1 |
| 16 | Chalazion | 1 |
| 17 | Abdominal pain upper | 1 |
| 18 | Discomfort | 1 |
| 19 | Decreased appetite | 1 |
| 20 | Pruritus | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Tetracycline hydrochloride (Tetraciclina, Tetracycline, Tetra, Achromycin)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com