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5.8  Side Effects
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Oracea, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 9.5% 90.5% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 4.8% 85.7% 9.5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 4.8% 90.5% 0% 4.8%
Breathing 0% 9.1% 81.8% 9.1% 0%
Confidence 4.8% 4.8% 81% 9.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 9.5% 90.5% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 4.8% 81% 9.5% 4.8%
Emotional Well-being 0% 4.8% 71.4% 19% 4.8%
Energy 0% 4.8% 71.4% 19% 4.8%
Eyesight 0% 9.5% 76.2% 14.3% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 90.5% 9.5% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 90.5% 9.5% 0%
Pain 4.8% 0% 81% 9.5% 4.8%
Patience 0% 4.8% 81% 9.5% 4.8%
Sexual Health 0% 4.8% 81% 4.8% 9.5%
Skin Complexion 22.7% 13.6% 50% 4.5% 9.1%
Sleep 0% 9.5% 61.9% 19% 9.5%
Stress Level 4.8% 9.5% 66.7% 14.3% 4.8%
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Commonly Reported Oracea Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 89.5% 0% 0% 10.5% 0%
Anxiety 61.5% 23.1% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Blurred Vision 76.9% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Burning Sensation 88.2% 0% 0% 5.9% 5.9%
Cold Symptoms 84.6% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 0%
Depression 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Diarrhea 73.7% 10.5% 10.5% 5.3% 0%
Dizziness 78.9% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 0%
Double Vision 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 61.5% 23.1% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Dry Skin 72.2% 5.6% 5.6% 11.1% 5.6%
Fatigue 75% 5% 10% 10% 0%
Gas 76.9% 0% 7.7% 15.4% 0%
Genital Discomfort 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 75% 10% 0% 10% 5%
Indigestion 82.4% 5.9% 11.8% 0% 0%
Insomnia 61.5% 23.1% 0% 15.4% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Muscle Cramping 84.6% 7.7% 0% 0% 7.7%
Nausea 94.7% 0% 5.3% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 73.7% 15.8% 0% 0% 10.5%
Sexual Dysfunction 84.6% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 0%
Skin Inflammation 82.4% 0% 0% 5.9% 11.8%
Sore Throat 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 83.3% 11.1% 5.6% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Oracea Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 88.9% 0% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
Joint Swelling 72.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 5.6%
Liver Damage 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 76.5% 0% 5.9% 11.8% 5.9%
Tooth Discoloration 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 88.9% 0% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
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User Comments about Oracea
11 Jan 2017 My hair is thinning. Anyone else experiencing this. I've been on it for 6 months. If I take suppliments for my hair will this solve the problem
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06 Oct 2015 It is making my hair fall out. I didn't know what was causing it at first, but I've narrowed it down. My hair is so thin now. I'm hoping it will grow back now that I've discontinued it. If anybody else has had this problem, please let me know, and let me know if your hair grew back. Thanks.
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26 Apr 2011 It definitely worsens the rosacea. Certainly, does absolutely zero for outbreaks - except to exacerbate them. I am strongly considering filing a formal complaint about it with the FDA. My face is a mess with red blotches and that piece of garbage medicine does nothing!!
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20 Apr 2011 I have severe racea. So far the medication seems to be helping a bit but the side effects make it difficult to continue taking this medication. I'm not certain if the side effects are due to the other prescriptions I'm taking. The bone pain is primarily at night and is so severe that I'm up most of the night. The pain is not as frequent during the day.
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31 Mar 2011 Hate it. Had trouble reaching sexual climax.
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