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Will doxycycline be as effective if taken straight after dinner?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doxycycline: Oracea delayed-release capsules should be taken with water on an empty stomach. Other forms of doxycycline may be taken with food or milk if there is GI upset.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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