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A member asked:
Can taking doxycycline on an empty stomach cause me to vomit?
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Yes: One of the most common side effects of most antibiotics is nausea and vomiting. Try it with food and see if it agrees with you more.
Answered 3/17/2021
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Yes: Gi side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are common with doxycycline. Suggest taking it with food to see if that helps.
Answered 12/29/2018
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Yes: Doxycylline and it's cousin Erythromycin often cause GI upset (i.e. Nausea and vommiting).
Answered 11/8/2018
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