Question 1

if i take doxycycline for 14 days, will my teeth turn yellow? i know it happens to children, but what about any adverse dental effects in adults?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline: Studies show that Doxycycline may rarely stain adult permanent dentition however these effects are rare and reversible. Read:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17016895
Studies also show this drug is safer in children less than 8 than previously thought: http://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(15)00135-3/abstract

Question 2

i took vibramycin (doxycycline) 100mg capsule along with flagyl (1 each) for dental infection and now my stomach is burning like nausea. took it after food.

Accepted Answer

Side effect: This could be due to side effect of Vibramycin, (doxycycline) please see your physician.

Question 3

could the antibiotic doryx (doxycycline) cause teeth discoloration?

Accepted Answer

Tetracylines: Doryx (doxycycline) is a tetracyline and can cause internal discoloration of developing teeth, but not to teeth that have developed already. It should not be taken starting from the second trimester of pregnancy nor in children up to the age of about 12.

Question 4

my child is 4 years old, and was on doxycycline bid for 7 days. what are the chances of his teeth staining? if so, will the only affect his baby teeth or his permanent teeth when they come in?

Accepted Answer

: Firstly, all of his primary teeth are formed and erupted so they would not be affected. Doxycycline does not bind to calcium as well as older tetracycline medications did, so the research indicates there should be no issues.

https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/doxycycline/index.html

Question 5

does fda warning only apply to kids under 8 years -- so this slow down of bone growth cannot happen to a teen taking this drug during puberty?fda warning:"doxycycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down the growth of bones."

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline/kids: The slow down of bone growth has a totally never been noted to happen in humans - only in lab sheep and a couple other animals. But because it happened in a few baby animals, FDA mandated a warning be put on for humans. Most rapid bone growth occurs in childhood, but since is growth during teen years, it theoretically could happen to teens. Since never noted in humans, hard to really say in teens.

Question 6

i am taking doxycycline for ance and i just got two of my teeth pulled yesterday so my dentist prescribed me amoxicillin to take. can i take both?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: Stop the doxy for a week and just take the amoxicillin. Then go back. Good Luck.

Question 7

how can i get rid of a black tongue? i'm taking flagyl and doxycycline hyclate . i'm brushing my tongue and teeth several times a day.

Accepted Answer

Not much to do...: This should clear up after you finish the antibiotics. There's not much you can do before then. Tooth and tongue brushing might help, but 2-3 times a day probably is sufficient. More often probably won't help much. If you're going to be on the antibiotics more than a few weeks, speak with the doctor who prescribed them. An anti-fungal lozenge (like nystatin) might help.

Question 8

what's the maximum dose of doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline: The recommended dosage for most illnesses likely to be benefited by its use is 100mg once or twice a day.  You can get 200mg dosages but not sure if there is any added efficacy to taking more than that. Why are you asking this question?

Question 9

what is vibramycin (doxycycline) used for?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline: This is a tetracycline derivative.  It is an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacteria and other microorganisms and can be used in various types of infections.

Question 10

what is doxycycline hyclate?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline: Doxycycline  is a tetracycline antibiotic .

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If i take doxycycline for 14 days, will my teeth turn yellow? i know it happens to children, but what about any adverse dental effects in adults?

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I took vibramycin (doxycycline) 100mg capsule along with flagyl (1 each) for dental infection and now my stomach is burning like nausea. took it after food.

A member asked:

Could the antibiotic doryx (doxycycline) cause teeth discoloration?

A member asked:

My child is 4 years old, and was on doxycycline bid for 7 days. what are the chances of his teeth staining? if so, will the only affect his baby teeth or his permanent teeth when they come in?

A member asked:

Does fda warning only apply to kids under 8 years -- so this slow down of bone growth cannot happen to a teen taking this drug during puberty?fda warning:"doxycycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down the growth of bones."

A member asked:

I am taking doxycycline for ance and i just got two of my teeth pulled yesterday so my dentist prescribed me amoxicillin to take. can i take both?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of a black tongue? i'm taking flagyl and doxycycline hyclate . i'm brushing my tongue and teeth several times a day.

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What's the maximum dose of doxycycline?

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What is vibramycin (doxycycline) used for?

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What is doxycycline hyclate?

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