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Tetracyclines may interact with other medicines. When this happens, the effects of one or both of the drugs may change or the risk of side effects may be greater. Anyone who takes tetracyclines should let the physician know all other medicines he or she is taking. Among the drugs that may interact with tetracyclines are:
- antacids
- calcium supplements
- medicines that contain iron (including multivitamin and mineral supplements)
- laxatives that contain magnesium
- cholesterol-lowering drugs such as cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid)
- salicylates such as Magan and Trilisate
- penicillins
- birth control pills
[Article by: Nancy Ross-Flanigan]
— Nancy Ross-Flanigan
