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I have been on doxycycline twice a day for the past 2 1/2 months for hs under my arm, i missed 6 days went out of town forgot to take them. is it ok for me to start taking them again?

Q: i have been on doxycycline twice a day for the past 2 1/2 months for hs under my arm, i missed 6 days went out of town forgot to take them. is it ok for me to start taking them again?

: Please first contact your doctor and explain what has occurred, and see what is advised.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Please first contact your doctor and explain what has occurred, and see what is advised.

Answered 5/21/2021

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A member asked:

I have been on doxycycline twice a day for the past 2 1/2 months for hs under my arm, i missed 6 days went out of town forgot to take them. is it ok for me to start taking them again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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