Achromycin Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: TETRACYCLINE CAPSULE/TABLET - ORAL
Pronounced: (te-tra-SYE-kleen)

Achromycin Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, or rectal discomfort may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

sunburn (sun sensitivity)
nail discoloration
muscle pain
difficult or painful swallowing
change in the amount of urine
brown/gray tooth discoloration
numbness/tingling of the hands/feet
unusual fatigue
new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever, chills)

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears, decreased hearing)
persistent or severe headache
vision changes (e.g., blurred vision)
easy bruising/bleeding
severe stomach/abdominal pain
yellowing eyes/skin
dark urine

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur while receiving therapy or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: