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I am taking doxycycline. i take 1 pill twice a day. i through up my first pill in 30 minutes. do i take another pill to replace that one?

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Dr. Peter Curreri answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes: since you vomited your first pill and it actually came up, you can take another one. Make sure you take it with plenty of fluid approx. 12-18 oz of water

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

No: most likely absorbed most of it in 20 minutes.

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

I am taking doxycycline. i take 1 pill twice a day. i through up my first pill in 30 minutes. do i take another pill to replace that one?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Curreri answered

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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