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Can Taking Tetracycline Cream Lead To Swelling, Tenderness And Infection In Skin?

I am 71 years old, very fit as I go to the gym three times a week. Recently I have been put on propanolol for BP, I was taking atenalol which did not seem to cause any symptoms, but due to a TIA diagnosed after an MRI (blood tests were OK, in fact very good) I was diagnosed as having had a migraine and so given propanolol. Twice recently the right side of my face (I sleep on it) has swollen. The first time was after a mild nose bleed on the same side which I treated with tetracycline cream, in case the swelling, which was tender was caused by infection. Today it is just puffy and not tender on the right side. I am wondering if I am reacting to the medication? My legs have become blotchy too. Thanks Trish Broderick in Zimbabwe! Sorry can t pay (no credit card), this is Africa. Will talk to my Dr today. Great service if you can get it. Thanks. Now I see there is an app, but I do not have an iPhone or similar.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that tetracycline never causes you such a side effect. It must be something else. It is adviced to you to visit nearby doctors, for complete body examination. It is after complete body examination that your diagnosis and hence treatment is possible.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Can Taking Tetracycline Cream Lead To Swelling, Tenderness And Infection In Skin?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that tetracycline never causes you such a side effect. It must be something else. It is adviced to you to visit nearby doctors, for complete body examination. It is after complete body examination that your diagnosis and hence treatment is possible. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.