Which tetracycline is associated with dose-related vestibular toxicity, manifesting as dizziness, vertigo, and nausea?
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Correct answer: Minocycline
Minocycline reaches high concentrations in the endolymph of the ear. This leads to vestibular side effects, which are more common in women and typically resolve after the drug is discontinued.
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