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Vibramycin is a tetracyclic agent which is a kind of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug (atypical anti-psychotic drug, drug for psychosis).

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24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Tetracyclic drug

Brands

Periostat • Vibra tabs • Doxycin • Doryx • Cyclidox • Doximal • Doxycyl • Doxyhexal • Doxytet

Generic Drug

Doxycycline

Side Effects

Common

Upper respiratory tract symptom
Pain
Heartburn
Joint pains
Nausea
Headache
Skin darkening
Black skin discoloration
Increased skin pigmentation
Rash
Excessive menstrual cramps

Serious

Diarrhea
Stained teeth

Treats

Acne
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Gonorrhea
Condition
Epididymitis
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Condition
Chlamydia infection
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Is taking vibramycin 100 mg per day for long term like 3-6 months safe?

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What is vibramycin (doxycycline) used for?

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Can vibramycin cause sweat to smell bad? I am taking 100 mg per day for about 7 weeks now and have noticed this .

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A 19-year old female asked about a 24-year old female:

How long after stopping vibramycin the side effects wear off? Been having headaches after 3 days off. (only took it for 4 days?

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I will be taking vibramycin 100 mg/day for 7 days for scalp Fioliculitis. What are bad consequences of going under Sun when taking vibramycin?

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What is the medication vibramycin (doxycycline) used as?

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I have some antibiotics leftover from another incident (vibramycin). Can that be used to treat cellulitis?

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What is recommended dose of vibramycin 100mg for scalp foliculitis condition? Is it 100mg/day or 100mg twice a day?

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Is vibramycin (doxycycline) good for you skin ?

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Doxycycline hyclate vs. Doxycycline vibramycin (doxycycline) difference?

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Can the vibramycin 100mg treat STI infection?

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What is typical dose of vibramycin 100mg for scalp folliculitis? Is it once or twice a day?

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A 55-year old male asked:

Scalp Folliculitis gone after 15 dys of vibramycin 100 mg/day but back again after 1 week break. what should I do?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I finished my 15 days vibramycin-d (doxycycline) course yesterday, when i shoud be retested for chlymedia to make sure it's cured ?

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Scalp folliculitis gone after 1 week of vibramycin 100mg/day I kept taking it for another week.All cleared but back again.how long should I keep takng?

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Can you take vibramycin (doxycycline) and flagyl?

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What is the difference between vibramycin (doxycycline) and accutane?

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A 54-year old male asked:

Is it ok to take Nexium 20 mg an hour before taking Vibramycin 100mg to avoid stomach irritation?

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Scalp Folliculitis was gone after taking vibramycin 100 mg twice a day but it is back again after about a month.What is the reason and what to do now?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I know that while taking vibramycin (doxycycline) i should avoid sun exposure..but when can i expose freely to sun after stopping the drug i.e.after how long?!

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can i take antibiotic 'vibramycin for example' for acne with biotin 10,000 ?

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A 35-year old asked:

I was given gen vibramycin (doxycycline hyclate) for my acne. Is this normal?

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A 27-year old male asked:

I am suffering from prostatitis. My doctor prescribed me vibramycin (doxycycline) 100mg will it be helpful?

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My Dr.prescribed me vibramycin (doxycycline) twice daily for a skin infection but i dont know for how long should i take it??

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Finished a 15 day course of vibramycin (doxycycline) for chlamydia.1st day 2 100mg then 100mg\day. symptoms almost went away but rerutned after finishing course. ?

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Took a 15 day course vibramycin (doxycycline) for chlamydia. 1st day 2 100mg then 100mg\day. symptoms almost went away but returned after finishing. Please advise ?

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Is it safe to take vibramycin (doxycycline) for chlamydia?

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Is vibramycin (doxycycline) effective for respiratory infections?

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Does vibramycin (doxycycline) lead to skin hyperpigmentation as a side effect? And if so how to avoid this?

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I am taking adapelene gel & vibramycin (doxycycline) 200mg/day for 4 months now to treat mild to moderate acne.Is it dangerous taking vibramycin (doxycycline) for this long time?

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