What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
What should I avoid while taking doxycycline?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds).
Doxycycline can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and
sunburn may result. Use a
sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
Do not take
iron supplements,
multivitamins,
calcium supplements, antacids, or
laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking doxycycline.
What are the possible side effects of doxycycline?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using doxycycline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious
side effects:
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severe headache, dizziness, blurred vision;
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fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
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severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
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urinating less than usual or not at all;
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pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion
or weakness;
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severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back,
nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
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loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
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swollen tongue, trouble swallowing;
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mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach upset;
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white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
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sores or swelling in your rectal or genital area; or
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vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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