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A member asked:

Taking doxycycline antibiotic. today when i took my 2nd dose the capsule broke open in my mouth. is this bad?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not to worry: No, nothing to worry about as long as it all went down.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2017

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Dr. G. Wen answered

Usually fine, but: Usually fine, but regular release capsule will more likely cause GI upset when broken; extended release capsule is not supposedly chewed.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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