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I took doxycycline for an ear infection. been off it for bout 3 days. i have had bad side effects of dry throat and sinuses i think. could this be rig?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These r not: side effects of Doxycycline. These symptoms are likely related to the virus that caused your ear pain. All should pass in a few days. If not, return to ur doc.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 6/12/2015

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