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Prescribed doxycycline for a sinus infection for 10 days. would 7 days be enough? doxycycline always does a number on my stomach and want to discontinue its day 7 . thanks

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK: Check with the doc who prescribed it, but probably 7 days would be sufficient. You can limit gastrointestinal distress by taking doxycycline with meals, which does not affects the drug's absorption or effectiveness.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/15/2020

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A member asked:

Prescribed doxycycline for a sinus infection for 10 days. would 7 days be enough? doxycycline always does a number on my stomach and want to discontinue its day 7 . thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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