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I ate grapefruit and kiwi 20 minutes after taking doxycycline, will this affect the absorption. also i like to play video games, will the blue light from my tv be bad for my eyes while taking doxycycline?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No and no.

Dr Amico Sr agreed

Answered 10/4/2022

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