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A member asked:

I take doxcycline antibiotic twice daily for folluciltis. i think 100mg tablets.i take it continously and don't stop. is this a problem?

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Doxycycline : At some point in your treatment you could come off this or if not working or helping you, you could stop it. The main problems would be side affects or allergy to the medication. Stomach problems or rashes would be the main problems.

Answered 10/4/2016

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