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Can doxycycline cause your throat to be sore
A female asked:

Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Yes, but...: Doxycycline can be used to treat strep throat infections (caused by strep bacteria), but other antibiotics are better choices, such as penicillin, amo... Read More
312 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 37 years experience
It is acceptable to open the capsule and to take the medication that way. Avoid missed doses.
Reviewed May 17, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Leeanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Cold?: after taking the antibiotic if you are still having a sore throat you need to see your doctor. Colds usually last only a few days and do not need ant... Read More
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Only if the throat..: If the throat has an infection caused by germs that can be killed by doxycycline, then the medication can help. That's a big "if", because many sore t... Read More
2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
There : There are two possibilities here: #1.-you likely did not have a strep infection, but a viral pharyngitis (throat infection) and you are feeling better... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
likely viral. The combination of med you are using would kill strep. At least 1/2 of sore throats are viral. At some point the meds may permit yeast t... Read More
Answered May 08, 2021
A 42-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ipe Kalathooranswered
Internal Medicine 18 years experience
Sore throat: Sore throat usually gets better by itself. The purpose of antibiotic is to decrease the number of days with sore throat only if proven to be bacterial... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 61 years experience
Need throat culture: Although the symptoms may still be due to a viral infection, it is time for you to obtain a throat culture to specifically determine if you have a bac... Read More
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Joel Doyonanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
See pcp, & dentist: Do you have a cold? Sinus infection or post nasal dripping? Any gum pain or tooth pain? It could be an infection in throat, or it could be teeth relat... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Mahaveer Mukkamallaanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Viral infection: 90 % of cases its a viral infection, especially in this flu season. It could be also a steptococcal pharyngitis if you have fever or white patches on ... Read More
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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