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Doxycycline giving me a rash. is there an alternative?
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Many: There are many different classes of antibiotics that you could take if Doxycycline causes a rash. You should avoid other drugs in this class including tetracycline, Minocycline and tigecycline. What alternative antibiotic is chosen would depend on what infection or bacteria needed treatment.
Answered 12/27/2016
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