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I'm taking doxycycline 100mg od from 2 days for acne. today i experienced headache and diarrhea which i think is the adverse reaction to the antibiotic. should i stop the course ?

Q: i'm taking doxycycline 100mg od from 2 days for acne. today i experienced headache and diarrhea which i think is the adverse reaction to the antibiotic. should i stop the course ?

: Consult your prescribing physician about the headache/diarrhea as both can be from other causes, and not the doxycycline alone.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Consult your prescribing physician about the headache/diarrhea as both can be from other causes, and not the doxycycline alone.

Answered 10/13/2021

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Dr. Jose Giron answered

Stop doxycycline and see your doctor

Answered 10/13/2021

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A member asked:

I'm taking doxycycline 100mg od from 2 days for acne. today i experienced headache and diarrhea which i think is the adverse reaction to the antibiotic. should i stop the course ?

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