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A member asked:

Hi, i am taking doxycycline 100mg 2x a day for a bladder infection and have had headaches since starting the medicine 2 days ago is this normal?

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Dr. answered

Yes It Can: It can cause headache as a side effect If it gets worse or you start feeling unwell with it you might need to consult your doctor about it Thanks

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doxycycline: Per Drugs.Com up to 26% of people taking doxycycline can experience headaches.

Answered 5/2/2017

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