Question 1

what are the doxycycline hyclate side effects?

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Vibramycin (doxycycline) AE's: Aside from usual: nausea vomiting & diarrhea with all meds, common adverse effects associated with Doxycycline hyclate are photosensitivity (do not go out in the sun without great protection on this drug) and muscle aches (6-7%).  Rare but serious ae is a severe drug allergy of skin (stevens johnsons or ten). Also reported liver toxicity; skin, bone & teeth discoloration especially in unborn babys.

Question 2

can you advise me on doxycycline hyclate side effects?

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Doxycycline: Potential common side effects include:  nausea, vomiting, loose stools, decreased appetite, headache, cold or sensitivity to sunlight.

Question 3

is there a difference between the hyclate and monohydrate forms of doxycycline in terms of side effects likelihood?

Accepted Answer

None: There are no differences in side effects between these versions of doxycycline.

Question 4

what are the side effects of doxycycline hyclate my wife has extream pain in her sholder after 8 days on this med, are they connected

Accepted Answer

No: The usual side effect of this med is  intestinal - nausea, vomiting , poor appetite, bad taste of food.  Extreme bodily ache is not common and should be looked into as it very likely is not related to the doxycycline.

Question 5

i took doxycycline hyclate after periodental work. developed swollen legs, blurred vision had to disc. will doxy mono give me same side effects. ?

Accepted Answer

Probably : Discuss this reaction with your treating physician. Your reaction is likely due to the tetracycline, not the base it's in.

Question 6

does doxycycline hyclate make you feel sick? is that a common side effect?

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: Side effects of doxycycline include: Diarrhea, Difficulty swallowing, Drug rash, Esophagitis, Facial redness, Headache, Hives, Small intestine &amp; colon inflammation (enterocolitis), Loss of appetite, Low blood sugar, Low levels of white blood cells or platelets, Skin hyperpigmentation, Skin peeling (exfoliative dermatitis), Tongue swelling, Tooth discoloration, Upper abdominal pain.

Question 7

can doxycycline hyclate 100mg twice daily for 9 days cause distended abdomen. if so, is it a dangerous side effect ,should i discontinue taking it?

Accepted Answer

Bloated: It's possible that 10 days of doxycycline caused abdominal bloating and it's worth asking your physician if you can safely discontinue it as he/she knows why it was prescribed and whether you need any more antibiotic treatment.As long as you don't have associated abdominal pain,vomiting or stoppage of bowel movement,there is no present danger.

Question 8

i'm taking doxycycline hyclate for bronchitis. i feel a bit shaky after i take this medicine my breathing is normal but is this a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline: Unless you are treating an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis the doxy is probably unnecessary as acute bronchitis is &gt;95% viral. The side-effects of this drug may include weakness, nausea and other symptoms and discontinuing it might not be a bad idea, but the best thing to do is to consult with the doctor who ordered it.

Question 9

is swelling gums with a little pain around the swelling area a side effect of doxycycline hyclate 50mg?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling is symptom of infection.  Medication is an antibiotic.  Discuss the cause of your infection with the prescribing practitioner.  Evaluation by a gum/bone specialist, a Periodontist, may be in order.

Question 10

i stepped on a deck screw about a week ago.  i have had the tetanus shot update and yesterday i was put on doxycycline hyclate 100mg 2x/day and now i noticed that i now have a very itchy red streak from the wound point in my foot to the side if my arch, i

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Lymphangitis: Lymphangitis is a condition in which the lymphatic system has become infected (usually a streptococcal infection) , resulting in red streaks which form from the primary lesion.  Treatment consists of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication and pain management.

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I took doxycycline hyclate after periodental work. developed swollen legs, blurred vision had to disc. will doxy mono give me same side effects. ?

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Can doxycycline hyclate 100mg twice daily for 9 days cause distended abdomen. if so, is it a dangerous side effect ,should i discontinue taking it?

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I'm taking doxycycline hyclate for bronchitis. i feel a bit shaky after i take this medicine my breathing is normal but is this a side effect?

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Is swelling gums with a little pain around the swelling area a side effect of doxycycline hyclate 50mg?

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I stepped on a deck screw about a week ago. i have had the tetanus shot update and yesterday i was put on doxycycline hyclate 100mg 2x/day and now i noticed that i now have a very itchy red streak from the wound point in my foot to the side if my arch, i

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