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Doxycycline 50 mg

08/09/2007 04:09PM

Question:

I`m planning to get pregnant, and recently i was given doxycycline 50 mg to treat my acne. Is it safe knowing that i`m planning to get pregnant? thanx very much for the answer..

Answer:

Doxycycline is best avoided during pregnancy. The biggest risk is in the second and third trimester where it can cause damage the developing bones and teeth.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Arthur T. Ollendorff, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Arthur T. Ollendorff, MD