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Can Doxycycline Cause High Blood Sugar?
Question: I was recently given a prescription for Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg. I am noticeing high readings when taking my blood sugar levels before and after meals. Is this due to the medication .
Brief Answer:
No Doxycycline doesn't raise the blood sugar levels!
Detailed Answer:
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No Doxycycline never does a side effect like this. It has an effect on blood sugar levels and that is it causes sometimes in some patients a Low Blood Sugar Levels (Hypoglycemia).
You should consult a Diabetologist for in office evaluation and review of your overall scenario as this might need to review your antidiabetic medications.
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No Doxycycline doesn't raise the blood sugar levels!
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. Your trust in HCM means a lot to me as a Physician.
I have completely reviewed your health query, and can well realize all those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will give extend my expertise to solve the problems.
No Doxycycline never does a side effect like this. It has an effect on blood sugar levels and that is it causes sometimes in some patients a Low Blood Sugar Levels (Hypoglycemia).
You should consult a Diabetologist for in office evaluation and review of your overall scenario as this might need to review your antidiabetic medications.
Hope I answered all of your queries. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with my expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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