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Does Drinking Coffee After Taking Doxycycline Affect The Absorption Of Medicine?
I am taking 100 mg of doxycycline a day for lymes for 30 days. I like to get up and run a 2 mi run in the morning, will drinking a cup of coffee before my run 10 mins after taking doxycycline, hurt the absortion of the medication? I do use a tablespoon of 1.5 percent milk in my coffee?
Wed, 31 May 2023
Hi,
Yes, consuming coffee or any other beverage that contains calcium or other minerals can reduce the absorption of doxycycline from the gastrointestinal tract. Calcium and other minerals can bind to doxycycline in the gut, forming complexes that are not well absorbed by the body.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes, consuming coffee or any other beverage that contains calcium or other minerals can reduce the absorption of doxycycline from the gastrointestinal tract. Calcium and other minerals can bind to doxycycline in the gut, forming complexes that are not well absorbed by the body.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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