HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have been taking doxycycline for around 2-3 weeks and so far, i haven't seen any improvements. and it actually got worst. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Doxycycline: Not normal. Report this to your doctor to get advice on what to do.

Answered 2/24/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My husband has had a productive cough for two weeks, with recurrent mild fever he was doing better but today his fever went up to 103 f. He was placed on doxycycline for three weeks in May after a tick bite bc Doctor was worried about Lyme disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I will be on doxycycline and cefixime for two months. My doctor prescribed oral nystatin with this combo. Is it normal to take nystatin when on long-term antibiotics?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Took two sets of Flagyl and one round of doxycycline. First Culture showed nothing and second showed BV. I had fallopian tube swelling but it is lessened according to us. Doc wants third round of flagyl? Is this normal. Afraid its pid from iud?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My daughter a weird smell coming out her ear the doctors said it was an ear infection and prescribed antibiotics ( doxycycline) she has been finished the course for two days and the smell is still there. Is that normal or should we go back to the doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Ive been dealing with a pelvic infection for two months and have taken flagyl twice and doxycycline once. My stool has been lighter brown then normal and it had a sticky substance in it earlier. Stomach cramps and back pain. Should I worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

Im on doxycycline for a bacteria infection and they gave me a shot in my side and a one of the pills three days before i got my perscribtion and im the nuva ring well the 6th I started bleeding and haven't stopped bleeding is it normal for the medication
I've been on doxycycline for two weeks and despite taking it with food i still feel sick. Is it normal to feel really hungry taking them too?
I am taking doxycycline and had a cervical biopsy almost two weeks ago. Is it normal to still have brown discharge and can the doxycycline contribute?
Obgyn said chronic PID and severe pain is normal.Got two steroid shots and taking doxycycline it's been 4 days I am tired of hurting what do I do ?
Im on Tri Sprintec Lo. I been on it for two years. I have been on the sugar pack since Sunday and its Tuesday but no period yet or bleeding. Im on Doxycycline too. Should I be concerned or normal? No chance of pregnancy?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.