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A member asked:

Is it normal to have chest pain, stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting while taking vibramycin (doxycycline)?

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No: Call your physician right away. This is not a normal expected reaction that i would accept. Stop taking the medication until further directions from your doctor. If you can't get a hold your doctor, go to the er.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Yes :(: Sadly i think vibramycin (doxycycline) is particularly prone to this constellation of side-effects. I would stop taking them, see prescribing md and obtain alternative.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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