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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Doxycycline

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

Question: I took doxycycline yesterday 100 mg last night and ended up with burning eyes and a slightly tingly throat. I felt fine this morning and took another dosage and had a similar reaction since I wasn't sure if what I experienced the night before was from something else potentially. I called my Dr. and she said to stop the doxy and prescribed another antibiotic. I'm cautious taking it since it's for prophylaxis. My eyes are still slightly burning and my throat still is feeling funny. I guess my question is if this is something serious or if I should be concerned or if this is just something that will go away quickly.

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will wane off

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Need not worry, the side effects you experienced due to doxycycline are short lived. They do disappear within few hours or a day of stopping the medication.

Starting an antibiotic of same group can aggravate the symptoms. Since you have started Amox now, you would not have any problems with it.

Hope, I answered your query.

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