Hi, I Was Wondering If Getting A Genital Herpes Outbreak
Question: Hi, i was wondering if getting a genital herpes outbreak while taking doxycycline is anything to worry about?
Brief Answer:
No, please don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to worry as herpes outbreak is probably due to compromised immunity from the illness you are taking doxycycline to treat.
It has nothing to do with doxycycline intake.
I hope you find this helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
No, please don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to worry as herpes outbreak is probably due to compromised immunity from the illness you are taking doxycycline to treat.
It has nothing to do with doxycycline intake.
I hope you find this helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Is it ok for me to treat the herpes with valaciclovir while still taking the doxycycline?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is ok
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. yes you can as there is no reported interactions between doxycycline and valacyclovir. However, it is recommended to take medications three hours apart to reach maximum efficacy. I hope you find this helpful.
Yes it is ok
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. yes you can as there is no reported interactions between doxycycline and valacyclovir. However, it is recommended to take medications three hours apart to reach maximum efficacy. I hope you find this helpful.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng