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Do Prednisone And Doxycycline Hyclate Have Any Long Term Side Effects?
my brother has dermatitis skin infection. his med are prednisone and doxycycline hyclate. What are the long term issues this could create for him. there is no cure for what skin condition he has. So, he is expected to be on these meds for a long time.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The Doxycycline medicine has long-term problems of gastrointestinal upset in terms of intestine flora disturbances. The Prednisolone medicine has multiple level issues including kidney, stomach, intestines.
So, it is always preferable to continue the precise dosages according to the advice of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The Doxycycline medicine has long-term problems of gastrointestinal upset in terms of intestine flora disturbances. The Prednisolone medicine has multiple level issues including kidney, stomach, intestines.
So, it is always preferable to continue the precise dosages according to the advice of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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