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I stopped taking my doxycycline (for acne) for 3 months without consulting my doctor. can i start again or should i ask him first?

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Ask your doctor: Always wise to get the advice of your doctor. You could try phoning him for this question but he/she might want to examine you to see what has happened to your skin.

Answered 12/20/2013

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