The most common side effects may include:

• Inflammation of the sinuses, the throat, and the nose
• Fungal infection
• Sinus headache
• Anxiety
• Diarrhea 
• Increase in blood pressure
• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Back pain
• Dry mouth
• Changes in certain blood tests, such as the amount of glucose and liver function tests

Not all side effects are listed above. For further information, refer to the manufacturer’s product insert with this medication. 

Consult a doctor or healthcare provider before using this medication.

Oracea is indicated for the treatment of pimples and bumps caused by rosacea in adults. It contains an active ingredient called doxycycline monohydrate, a tetracycline used to treat bacterial infections.

Oracea should not be taken if:

• Allergic to any of the medication’s ingredients or any of the tetracyclines
• Over four months pregnant
• If orally administered retinoids are being taken
• If surgery of the upper gut has been done
• If a patient has achlorhydria (a condition that causes the absence of acid in the stomach)

Consult your doctor or healthcare provider and provide them with the medical history before taking this medication.