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A member asked:

2 days headache after taking doxycycline. is it a common side effect? should i discontinue the medication?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Headaches: Headache may occur in up to 26% of people taking doxycycline. I would consider that a very common side effect. If the headache is mild/ tolerable and you are on medication short-term, it might make sense of complete your course of treatment. However, you really need to address this matter with the prescribing doctor.

Answered 1/8/2021

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