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Can you advise me on doxycycline hyclate side effects?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doxycycline: Potential common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, loose stools, decreased appetite, headache, cold or sensitivity to sunlight.

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Answered 8/31/2014

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