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Is it ok to use injectable hcg while on doxycycline being treated for lymes disease?

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: There is no interaction between the two...

Answered 4/14/2014

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HCG is useless: There is no need to be injected with HCG with or without Doxycycline treatment.

Answered 6/25/2014

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