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Doxycycline Hyclate

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RateADrug users have reported 9 Doxycycline Hyclate side effects and 2 Doxycycline Hyclate benefits.

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Doxycycline belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics and is used in the treatment of bacterial infections like acne and in the prevention of malaria.

Doxycycline hyclate is the active ingredient present in this medication and the inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and talc. It is a yellow-colored or light-yellow colored crystalline powder that is water soluble.

Doxycycline hyclate is manufactured by Lannett Compnay, Inc.

Common Uses:

Treatment of bacterial infections including acne.
Prevention of malaria.

Off Label Uses:

Treatment of infections which are resistant to vancomycin.

Side Effects:
Abdominal pain.
Blood or mucus in stool.
Diarrhea.
Dizziness.
Indigestion and/or heartburn.
Intestinal condition or pseudomembranous colitis.
Loss of appetite.
Nausea.
Oral thrush.
Photosensitivity.
Vaginal yeast infection.
Vomiting.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that are allergic to:
Doxycyclines.
Tetracyclines.
Sulfites or soy.

Caution advised in people suffering from difficulty swallowing, heartburn, hiatal hernia, or GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Increased photosensitivity.
Not recommended in children below 8 years of age.
Not recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy and nursing mothers.
Increased risk of vaginal candidiasis.

This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss using reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication.

Drug Interactions:
Aluminum.
Calcium.
Magnesium.
Iron products or supplements.
Laxatives.
Multivitamins.
Barbiturates like:
Amobarbital.
Butalbital.
Pentobarbital.
Phenobarbital.
Secobarbital.

Bile-acid sequestrant cholesterol medications like:
Cholestyramine.
Colesevelam.
Colestipol.

Birth control pills.
Bismuth subsalicylate.
Carbamazepine.
Eplerenone.
Fentanyl.
Maraviroc.
Oral typhoid vaccine.

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Effectiveness of Doxycycline Hyclate by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Acne"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Doxycycline Hyclate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	2.6%	22.4%	56.6%	10.5%	7.9%
Balance/Equilibrium	4.1%	6.8%	76.7%	8.2%	4.1%
Blood Pressure	2.7%	4.1%	83.6%	4.1%	5.5%
Breathing	4.1%	11%	71.2%	9.6%	4.1%
Confidence	2.7%	9.3%	69.3%	12%	6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	1.4%	9.6%	78.1%	5.5%	5.5%
Digestion	4%	17.3%	54.7%	13.3%	10.7%
Emotional Well-being	2.7%	14.7%	57.3%	17.3%	8%
Energy	8.1%	20.3%	47.3%	14.9%	9.5%
Eyesight	4%	6.7%	74.7%	12%	2.7%
Memory	2.7%	10.8%	71.6%	9.5%	5.4%
Mental Clarity	5.5%	8.2%	69.9%	12.3%	4.1%
Pain	6.8%	6.8%	72.6%	8.2%	5.5%
Patience	2.7%	14.9%	66.2%	13.5%	2.7%
Sexual Health	1.4%	2.7%	87.7%	8.2%	0%
Skin Complexion	5.3%	13.2%	57.9%	14.5%	9.2%
Sleep	2.7%	14.7%	61.3%	16%	5.3%
Stress Level	4.1%	17.6%	60.8%	9.5%	8.1%

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Commonly Reported Doxycycline Hyclate Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Allergic Reaction	91.7%	5%	1.7%	0%	1.7%
Anxiety	53.3%	16.7%	13.3%	6.7%	10%
Blurred Vision	63.3%	23.3%	10%	3.3%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	73.3%	6.7%	13.3%	3.3%	3.3%
Change in Skin Coloring	96%	2%	0%	2%	0%
Chills	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	53.3%	23.3%	20%	3.3%	0%
Confusion	73.3%	13.3%	0%	6.7%	6.7%
Depression	66.7%	10%	20%	0%	3.3%
Diarrhea	66.7%	9.1%	9.1%	12.1%	3%
Dizziness	64.9%	13.5%	8.1%	12.2%	1.4%
Drowsiness	70%	13.3%	6.7%	10%	0%
Dry Eyes	80.5%	12.2%	2.4%	4.9%	0%
Dry Skin	75%	9.6%	7.7%	5.8%	1.9%
Fatigue	48%	17.3%	13.3%	17.3%	4%
Fever	84.8%	9.1%	6.1%	0%	0%
Gas	56.7%	16.7%	6.7%	13.3%	6.7%
Headache	60.8%	13.5%	6.8%	14.9%	4.1%
Indigestion	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Insomnia	53.3%	23.3%	6.7%	10%	6.7%
Irregular Heartbeat	70%	10%	3.3%	3.3%	13.3%
Itching	82.5%	7%	5.3%	3.5%	1.8%
Mood Swings	53.3%	13.3%	6.7%	23.3%	3.3%
Muscle Cramping	63.3%	6.7%	23.3%	6.7%	0%
Nausea	46.8%	19.4%	14.5%	14.5%	4.8%
Redness	86.2%	3.4%	6.9%	1.7%	1.7%
Scaling	89.1%	8.7%	2.2%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	59.5%	23%	5.4%	5.4%	6.8%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	10%	6.7%	0%	0%
Skin Inflammation	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Stinging Sensation	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%
Stomach Ache	43.3%	20%	16.7%	13.3%	6.7%
Swelling	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%
Vomiting	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Doxycycline Hyclate Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Behavioral / Mood Disorder	72.5%	11.8%	5.9%	5.9%	3.9%
Blistering	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	92%	4%	4%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	92%	8%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	90.2%	3.9%	5.9%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Depression	73.2%	9.8%	4.9%	4.9%	7.3%
Drowsiness	66.7%	11.9%	11.9%	7.1%	2.4%
Dry Mouth	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Esophageal Ulcer	50%	0%	16.7%	0%	33.3%
Eye / Vision Problems	73.1%	19.2%	3.8%	3.8%	0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Hearing Loss	96.1%	2%	0%	2%	0%
High Blood Pressure	90%	2.5%	2.5%	2.5%	2.5%
Insomnia	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Kidney Damage	85.7%	0%	0%	14.3%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	86.3%	5.9%	7.8%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	96.5%	1.8%	0%	1.8%	0%
Mood Swings	73.2%	2.4%	7.3%	9.8%	7.3%
Muscle / Joint Pain	79.2%	9.4%	5.7%	1.9%	3.8%
Reduced Libido	97.3%	0%	2.7%	0%	0%
Seizures	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	94%	0%	2%	2%	2%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Tooth Discoloration	96.2%	3.8%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Doxycycline Hyclate

Since taking Doxycycline Hyclate Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Blindness	0.7%
Fall	0.7%

Heart attack

0.7%

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User Comments about Doxycycline Hyclate

27 Nov 2014

I think I have decreased libido. I'm not able to keep an erection for as long as before I started taking DH

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12 Aug 2014

I have noticed when taking Doxycycline Hyclate; I get very edgy attitudes, high mood swings that can go off from something that I feel that's not right to me.

—Posted by J.P.

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22 Jul 2014

This drug should not be taken more than 5 days.. also should not be taken right before sleeping... or with little water... this is a sticky sticky drug, and can burn the hell out of your throat/stomach. Im on day 5 of this excruciating pain with no meds helping... im going to take prevacid if its ok with my doctor... this was a very painful experience.

—Posted by Chris

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24 Oct 2013

Taking doxycycline was not good for me and I will never take again. I was read that you aren't suppose to lie down until after 1 hour of taking the pill; my instructions said 10 minutes...and no where did it states the side affects I was experiencing. These were my symptoms for the past 4 days with yesterday being the worst: Difficulty swallowing, when I swallow, the feeling of food "sticking" in the middle of the chest or throat, stomach cramps, headache, feeling the need to burp but can’t. Yesterday, I bought some Prevacid (well Meijer brand because they were cheaper) and within a few hours, I felt about 50% better and the next day 100% better. I don't have any of the symptoms I had yesterday.

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22 Jul 2014

holy hell, this happened to me too.. ill try prevacid... this is day 5 and i still feel like crap...

—Posted by Chris

26 Jun 2013

I have stopped taking my muti vitamin and fish oil supplements due to possible interactions,will resume the week of 07/01/13. I have had headaches from tue.6/25/13 through wed.6/26 and have taken one 500 mg bayer advanced per day so far to alleviate pain.I only have until sat.6/29/13 to finish my course and am thinking of doing just that as oppossed to stopping and starting a new med.to finish it.I am a little concerned though that i may have lasting effects?? I also have been fatigued,some upper abdominal discomfort,and more high strung\stressed with an increase i heart palpitations.

—Posted by Anonymous

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