A 42-year-old member asked:
Is side effects common with doryx (doxycycline)?
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Dr. Barbara Stark Baxteranswered
Allergy and Immunology 43 years experience
Nausea, diarrhea: Doryx (doxycycline) is a slow-release form of doxycyline, which is a tetracycline-type antibiotic. This family of antibiotics has a lot of side effects, but most are uncommon. It should not be taken by a pregnant woman or a child under 8 years of age. Common side effects include headache, nausea, acid stomach, joint pain, diarrhea, rash, yeast infections, menstrual cramps, skin discoloration, abnl kidney test.
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Dr. Barbara Stark Baxteranswered
Allergy and Immunology 43 years experience
Nausea, diarrhea: Doryx (doxycycline) is a slow-release form of doxycyline, which is a tetracycline-type antibiotic. This family of antibiotics has a lot of side effects, but most are uncommon. It should not be taken by a pregnant woman or a child under 8 years of age. Common side effects include headache, nausea, acid stomach, joint pain, diarrhea, rash, yeast infections, menstrual cramps, skin discoloration, abnl kidney test.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Are side effects common with the medicine doryx (doxycycline)?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuanganswered
Dermatology 51 years experience
Rare: Rare if any. Most of time, nausea.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What does doxycycline do? What are some common side effects?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Antibiotic: Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used for bacterial infections. Common side effects can include sun burning more easily, loose bowel movements, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps and allergic reactions.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long does it take to experience the side effects of doryx (doxycycline)?
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Dr. Barbara Stark Baxteranswered
Allergy and Immunology 43 years experience
Hours to days to ...: Doryx (doxycycline) is a slow-release form of doxycyline, a tetracycline-type antibiotic. Common side effects include headache, nausea, acid stomach, joint pain, diarrhea, rash, yeast infections, menstrual cramps, skin discoloration, abnl kidney test. More serious side effects are also possible. The common side effects may start with the first dose; most will occur later; some can occur after months of use.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Does doxycycline have side effects?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Occasionally: Doxycycline is a useful antibiotic, but as with all medications, there are possible side effects. Every drug or supplement has some small risks, so a user has to weigh the benefits against the small chance of an allergic reaction or some other problem. Doxycycline is often used to treat acne in teen boys. Users can sunburn more easily. "doxy" is not used in younger kids nor in pregnant women.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are side effects of doxycycline?
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Dr. Scott Welkeranswered
General Surgery 28 years experience
Sun sensitivity: Like the worst sunburn of your life. Stay indoors!
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