Question 1

what foods are you not allowed to eat when taking doxycycline with meals?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products: Dairy products interfere with absorption of the doxycycline.

Question 2

when taking doxycycline hyclate 100mg  with food,  how big or small should the meal be? and what should i avoid in the meal?

Accepted Answer

EXACTLY WHY????: How often? Details matter. Are you taking it for Lyme disease? Acne? For what? If you are taking it for acne the blood level is not important. If taking it for serious infection, then absorption can be a problem. Taking with food, especially calcium-rich food, may reduce absorption. On the other hand, doxycycline on an empty stomach may cause nausea.

Question 3

doxycycline ok with a meal containing cheese? i just had a meal containing cheese and had some milk about 30 minutes before taking it. is that dose not effective now?

Accepted Answer

: Doxy is less effective if taken with dairy products at the same time. Allow 2 hours before or after eating when you take the doxy.

Question 4

how to take doxycycline? during meals or 1 hour before / after? can you have milk with it?

Accepted Answer

In theory....: In theory, medications like doxycycline may be less effective when taken with anything containing calcium and other minerals,  On the other hand, taking it on an empty stomach can cause stomach pain.  To be on the safe side, avoid taking it with dairy products, antacids &amp; mineral supplements.  Taking it 1 hour after a meal will prevent both of these issues.

Question 5

having zinc acetate & doxycycline-lb tabs, 1.5 hours after meal, for acne. have severe nausea & discomfort after having tabs, for 10-15 mins. advice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Get yourself onto a better acne regimen. Stop taking the zinc; it's generally bad for you, probably won't touch your acne, and it's probably making you sick. That leaves you on just tetracycline, and you must not take just an antibiotic for acne. Add topical benzoyl peroxide. If the tetracycline makes you sick, or this doesn't help, consider isotretinoin if severe and/or a different regimen.

Question 6

can i eat cornbread or other foods made with milk while taking doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Doxycycline may have a somewhat limited absorption when taken with calcium or iron containing foods, because it will 'chelate' or bind to those minerals and may not absorb quite as well. Ideally, you could take the doxycycline with a full glass of water, THEN eat 30 min or so after that... There can be nausea as a side effect though, so you might need to eat something to help with that.

Question 7

does food play an importnt role when taking doxycycline wit regards to efficacy of the drug to treat ailments or infections? do you have to eat often?

Accepted Answer

Oral absorption: Food does not play a significant role in the absorption of the doxycycline, unlike other similar medications.  Some people experience GI upset, such as nausea with this medication, so taking it with food may be advisable for this reason.

Question 8

can i eat chocolate while taking doxycycline hyclate or is it considered dairy?

Accepted Answer

Doxycyline: If it is dark chocolate that should not be a problem. Also, if you wait and hour or so after taking the medication the dairy issue would no be a problem. Doxycyline is  a type of tetracycline and the reaction is binding with calcium. Drink water when taking medication and wait two hours before consuming yogurt, mild or even milk in tea.

Question 9

can i take food with doxycycline? i just started taking it and it made me super nauseous.

Accepted Answer

Doxycline: Most people take doxycyline one hour before or two hours after meals for full absorption. You can take probiotics if it is bothering your GI tract. If it is still a problem, some people will take it with milk or food - just be aware that it could decrease the amount of doxycline absorbed. Taking crystalized ginger can also combat nausea.

Question 10

i have just eaten but i am taking doxycycline 100g,  i would like to know if i can take it now? do i need to wait couple hours to take it after i eat??

Accepted Answer

OK with food: Doxycycline can be taken with or without food; it makes no difference in effectiveness. However, doxy can irritate the stomach, with pain or nausea. If you find that's a problem, take it with food. Good luck!

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Doxycycline ok with a meal containing cheese? i just had a meal containing cheese and had some milk about 30 minutes before taking it. is that dose not effective now?

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How to take doxycycline? during meals or 1 hour before / after? can you have milk with it?

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Having zinc acetate & doxycycline-lb tabs, 1.5 hours after meal, for acne. have severe nausea & discomfort after having tabs, for 10-15 mins. advice?

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Can i eat cornbread or other foods made with milk while taking doxycycline?

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Does food play an importnt role when taking doxycycline wit regards to efficacy of the drug to treat ailments or infections? do you have to eat often?

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Can i eat chocolate while taking doxycycline hyclate or is it considered dairy?

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Can i take food with doxycycline? i just started taking it and it made me super nauseous.

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I have just eaten but i am taking doxycycline 100g, i would like to know if i can take it now? do i need to wait couple hours to take it after i eat??

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