A 34-year-old member asked:
What happens if i drink alcohol while taking doxycycline hyclate?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Charles Barnhartanswered
49 years experience
Not much: That is unless you're abusing alcohol. Otherwise a few drinks now and then shouldn't matter. If you've got a drinking problem however, it's time to get honest with your doctor.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is it ok to drink alcohol with doxycycline?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Charles Davantanswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
Just not too much: There is no great interaction. But moderation in all things.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 16, 2020
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