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A member asked:

I am now allergic to amoxicillin and i got proscribed doxycycline for staph can i take that?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: People who are allergic to penicillins can still take doxycycline.

Dr Chiu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/30/2013

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I was prescribed cephalexin for staph but it gave me an allergic reactions. I told my doctor I have been taking it for 4 days but its was 3 day. He prescribed me doxycycline Will it still be affective he prescribed me doxycycline 100mg for 5 days?

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I was prescribed cephalexin for staph but it gave me an allergic reactions. I told my doctor I have been taking it for 4 days but its was 3 day. He prescribed me doxycycline Will it still be affective he prescribed me doxycycline 100mg for 5 days?

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