Demeclocycline HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Discoloration Of Teeth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Itching Of The Anus
  • Itching Of The Genital Area
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Skin Discoloration

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Discolored Tongue
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • Irritation Of The Mouth
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Thrush

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
  • X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Headache
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

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