On Wednesday, I went to the ER bc I was itching really badly down there. Well, the next day, found out that I have Chlamydia. So, I started taking the Doxycycline that morning. Well, the whole time I have been taking them, I am still so itchy that it’s aggrivating and I just must scratch to relieve the itch. (which I shouldn’t do) But I have to take 2 capaules a day. And I have one more day to go so I’m on day 6/7 and I’m still itching. But I started to have the discharge of the infection kinda yesterday but mainly today. I am wondering if this will help and why am I possibly still itching there? Like how long does it take to completely go away?
Doxycycline - Why am I still itching there?
Question posted by ARH981 on 15 Nov 2017
Last updated on 15 November 2017 by Dedicated_dad
Added 15 Nov 2017:
I also have a UTI as well and they s said it is fine for to take those antibiotics with then Doxycycline. But once I’m done taking those, I take one pill that’s supposed to I guess finish cleaning everything up. I’m just still itching tho and it’s driving me crazy.
Added 15 Nov 2017:And now on day 7/7, I feel like I’m cramping. I know most antibiotics cause you to diarrhea to typically get rid of the infection, but these haven’t. I kind of am wondering why I am cramping too. I've has a cyst on my ovary before, so it could also be that again. And I’m still kind of itching. Like it’s getting annoying. Help???
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Dedicated_dad
15 Nov 2017
A listed, known side-effect of doxycycline is itching.
I would recommend (AS DOES THE PATIENT INFO FOR THE MEDICINE) contacting your Doctor ASAP - ESPECIALLY since it sounds as though it's not curing your infection.
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pruritus, bacterial infection, chlamydia infection, doxycycline, emergency room
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- Doxycycline uses and safety info
- Doxycycline prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Doxycycline (detailed)
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