2006-06-20 21:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by era_emielda 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Doxycycline is a tetracyline antibiotic that kills certain bacteria that cause infection or stops their growth. It’s used to treat many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear and urinary tract. Doxycycline also treats Lyme disease, all forms of Anthrax and certain sexually transmitted diseases. For those who travel to certain parts of the world where malaria is prevalent, doxycyline can be given to suppress the disease. Doxycycline is the preferred medication for elderly patients exposed to all forms of Anthrax.
Common Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Doxycycline and consult your health care provider immediately. Dark yellow or brown urine; difficulty breathing; increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light; headaches; itching in the rectal or genital area; stomach pain or cramps; skin rash or itching; tingling or numbness of the hands or feet; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tireness or weakness; yellowing or eyes or skin.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, talk to your doctor:
diarrhea; discolored tongue; loss of appetite; nausea, vomiting or sore mouth.
Contraindicators (drugs that should only be taken with a doctor’s permission while taking Doxycycline)
Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (such as Tums or Rolaids); barbituate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions); calcium salts; carbamazepine; cholestyramine; colestipol; digoxin; female hormones including contraceptive or birth control pills; ferrous sulfate; magnesium salts; other antibiotics; phenytoin; or sodium bicarbonate
Before taking Doxycycline, tell your doctor if you are taking any prescriptive medicines or over the counter medicines such as nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your doctor if you frequently drink caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke or if you use illegal drugs.
2006-06-20 21:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by dafauti 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I am currently on Doxycyline for Lyme disease. It is the number one antibiotic of choice for Lyme. As said above you must be careful about certain drinks etc. I have to stay out of the sun. It also causes nausea with me so I eat a small snack with it, but do not drink milk. Other than that I have not had any bad side effects. I have had what is called a herx reaction, where too many bugs are killed and overflow the blood stream. Check the National Lyme foundation web page for info on that. Another good site if you have question about any meds or illness is,
www.webmd.com
its all there in one spot.
2006-06-20 21:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by mischiefmaker_kc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used for acne, atypical pneumonia, community strain of MRSA infections is what i have seen it used it for.
diarrhea, nausea, allergic reaction. It is tetracycline and should not be used during pregnacy. allergic reaction.
DO NOT DRY SHALLOW THIS PILL. extremely erosive to you esophagus.
2006-06-20 21:23:29 · answer #3 · answered by julius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be on doxycycline too long as it is an anitbiotic, ask your doctor if they can prescribe you something else.
2016-05-20 08:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋