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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Expired Tetracycline Capsules?

I took very outdated tetracycline antibiotic capsules 2 a day for 5 days. Stopped yeterday when I started feeling strange. Muscle cramps in lowerback and legs, was having difficulty begining urination but that has subsided. My lips and tounge are numb and I can t taste much. Also my head feels thick/numb. What is going on and what do I need to do?
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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1. The symptoms you are mentioning are poasible ADR (adverse drug reaction) of the expired capsules.

2. Maintain proper hydration, drink plenty of fluids to flush the chemical through urine and ask for RFT/LFT (renal/liver function test) for any abnormal values.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Expired Tetracycline Capsules?

1. The symptoms you are mentioning are poasible ADR (adverse drug reaction) of the expired capsules. 2. Maintain proper hydration, drink plenty of fluids to flush the chemical through urine and ask for RFT/LFT (renal/liver function test) for any abnormal values.