Side effect(s) of Doxycycline

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Doxycycline as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tongue inflammation and difficulty in swallowing.

   Skin - Rash and photosensitivity.

   Genitourinary - Rise in Blood Urea Nitrogen.

   Hypersensitivity - Hives, swelling, shock and redness of the skin.

   Blood - Anemia, eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.

   Miscellaneous - Bulging fontanels in infants and stroke.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Doxycycline

Doxycycline(Doryx) generic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, Lyme’s disease, infections of the skin, genital, and urinary systems and anthrax.