Vibramycin Side Effects

Serious Side Effects

There are a number of possible side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Watery diarrhea
  • Severe abdominal (stomach) cramps
  • Bloody stools
  • Permanent discoloration of the teeth (when Vibramycin is taken by young children)
  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or severe throat pain
  • Unusual headaches
  • Blurred vision
  • Unexplained rash
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Feeling tired
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:

 

    • An unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Wheezing
    • Swelling of the mouth or throat
    • Difficulty breathing.

 

Final Thoughts

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the Vibramycin side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking this drug, or if you experience something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a Vibramycin side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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