Doxycycline for Chlamydia Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Tre...
• August 9, 2016

"This review is to help others, though we are all different in reactions, it's always good to know. Taking this medication, and it seems to be working. After the third day, my bloating and fatigue (from chlamydia) went away (luckily I caught the symptoms relatively early from the STD). Taking it twice a day, 100 mg for 10 days (better to be safe). Side effects seem to have increased (nausea and stomach pains) because on my third day, I was out in extreme heat/sun and forgot while outdoors that I was under antibiotics, whoops. Medicine is doing its job, though tackling symptoms since I lose my appetite... I wish everyone well."

• Pop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

"Caught chlamydia off my cheating boyfriend. Day one, severe sciatic pain ... Day 3, red itchy rash, no more discharge, feeling a little bit depressed, but could be having chlamydia that's doing that? Am I the one in one million suffering this nerve pain like the test subjects?"

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2019

"Got Chlamydia. Took doxycycline twice a day for 7 days. Bad nausea. I got my period the week after. My symptoms were gone before day 7. After my period was over, my symptoms came back. Infection did not clear up. I am very disappointed."

• Hea...
• October 27, 2016

"I was prescribed to take this medication for 10 days due to my chlamydia infection, after I had suffered from bacterial prostatitis. Side effects very mild, mostly upset stomach. In comparison with cipro, which was the worst drug ever (stuffed up my muscles and I had problems concentrating, along with anxiety), this one did not give me so much discomfort. The thing is, it did not clear my infection. This is my day 2 after having to take it again, I still have the symptoms. The thing is, I was prescribed 3 doses of azithromycin as well, so I don't know what to do to get rid of this bacteria. I hope this time it will work."

• Jes...
• June 16, 2022

"I had unprotected sex after my divorce (I know, wasn’t in a good mindset). A few days to a week later, I noticed symptoms, got scared and immediately got tested. It came back positive for chlamydia. I was prescribed Azithromycin (2 pills of 500 mg taken at the same time). After that, my symptoms got worse. After seven days, I called the clinic and they prescribed me doxycycline (100 mg, 2X a day for 7 days). I take it at noon and midnight to keep it in my system at all times. After one pill, I feel relief (however, I’m still on my treatment, let’s hope this helps)."

• Hey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2016

"I started having pain over my ovaries and really bad-smelling discharge, so I decided to go to the clinic for an exam. Come to find out I have chlamydia. I was prescribed the medicine, and within the same day of the first dosage, I took everything cleared up, from the discharge to the odor and pain. However, I experience very painful migraines and get nauseous when I take them. My doctor told me to eat a full meal before taking them and to avoid dairy. Not taking them on an empty stomach helps, but I still get the headaches. Halfway finished with it, and can't wait to be done!"

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

"First day of taking doxy and metronidazole seemed fine. I noticed I was feeling hotter than usual. By day 4 (I have a course of 14 days to take both medications), I had increasing headaches, nausea, but the most noticeable change was the deep depression I felt and also some confusion. Nervousness, trouble with my vision, shoulder and neck pain. I just feel absolutely horrible. I have a whole week’s worth of medication to go, and I'm not willing to take any more. My chlamydia had no symptoms. Going back to my doctor’s to change this medication because I...just...CAN'T take it - it's making me feel crazy! Worst experience with an antibiotic. Metronidazole is one thing. I've taken it before and been fine. Doxycycline added in is awful for me anyway."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

"On first day out of 10, I took with water, vomited 3 times, and lots of nausea. I suggest you grab some saltines and ginger beer beforehand to prepare yourself for the nausea. Can't wait to see my reaction tomorrow."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2023

"I was put on 100mg twice a day for a week. When I read the directions, they were very vague, so I did some more looking on Google and reached out to my doctor. After reading the reviews, I was pretty anxious since most of them were bad. First day, I took it on an empty stomach… HORRIBLE IDEA. I vomited, felt very shaky, and felt faint thirty minutes after taking it. When I took it again at night, I ate a piece of toast right before, and my god it saved me. Basically zero side effects now. I lost weight, cleared up my pimples, and feel pretty much the same. I have to wait to be retested to make sure it's gone, but overall, it was an okay experience."

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2021

"I was prescribed doxy for 1 week, twice a day. Currently on day 6, and all symptoms are gone. I only had excessive discharge and a weird smell. Just eat before you take the medicine, took on an empty stomach and threw up twice. Drink lots of water while on this medication, and eat a lot as well."

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2020

"I was diagnosed with Chlamydia. The doctor gave me doxycycline to take for fourteen days, and I have four days left of taking them, and my side effects are itching. I tried everything to keep the itching to a minimum, like taking a hot shower, wearing cotton underwear, using a pad for the discharge, and changing the pad every time I go to the bathroom, but nothing seems to be working! This is really making me upset."

• Lyo...
• September 27, 2016

"I didn't have any symptoms of Chlamydia. I just went in for an exam and found out I had it after the test came back. Anyway, I'm on day 5, hopefully, everything is working. It makes me feel really sick. I've thrown it back up twice, and every other time I've had to sleep it off because I get so nauseous."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2017

"It is obviously proven to treat Chlamydia, there isn't any question about that. It's the side effects that are the problem. For me, it caused severe depression that I never usually have. It has caused me to feel very emotionless and has completely deprived me of any ability for a genuine, healthy sleeping pattern. It has caused me to throw up once (which started as violent shaking and a horrible nauseous feeling, which ended in throwing up and going to sleep still shaking, but no longer nauseous) and caused me nausea one more time (I didn't puke). Overall, if there was any time in my life where my depression sunk to the absolute lowest, then it'd be now. Just be aware."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2022

"I decided to research randomly, and I’m not liking the reviews, so I decided to share a positive one for those with anxiety. I’ve tried this for a week months ago, twice daily, 100 mg dosage, 7 days worked just fine for me. I had nausea the 3rd time taking the pill on day 2 due to not eating before taking it, but didn’t actually vomit. The 4th time taking it, I vomited due to, once again, not eating, and after that, I knew for sure not eating is what caused that specific side effect, as the 1st day the pill went down smooth with no nausea after taking it directly after eating. I had no side effects other than the nausea and vomiting due to not eating before taking the pill, but every day after that, I continued treatment, taking the pill after eating and never experienced another episode of nausea and vomiting. So, in conclusion, don’t let ALL the bad reviews scare you, I had no BAD reactions to this antibiotic. Cleared my STI just fine."

• Rui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

"I have been diagnosed with chlamydia, but 'LGV' chlamydia, which is more severe. I have to take 100 mg (twice daily) doxycycline for 3 weeks. Even though I don't have any symptoms, I was told 3 weeks max would eradicate any remaining infection. I am currently on day 2, I don't mind the no sex for 3 weeks as long as my sexual health is good. This definitely has side effects, mainly nausea, so remember to eat before or during a meal!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2019

"Got chlamydia from someone who I thought I trusted. Major burning and lots of pus coming out of the tip of my penis. I'm taking 100 mg twice a day for 7 days. I'm literally just past the 24-hour mark of my 7 days, and the pus has gone from white to clear, and it doesn't hurt to pee anymore. I expect in a few days all symptoms will be gone, and by day 7 I'll be all clear!"

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2022

"Got tested for STDs and came back positive for chlamydia. I was prescribed 100 mg to be taken twice daily for 7 days. It did take me a while to take them as I’m scared of vomit and didn’t want to feel sick. But I have to say since being on for the past 6 days, I have had no sickness, no symptoms so far. I did feel a tiny bit nauseous on day 3, but that was because I took long to eat in the morning. Please, guys, don’t be scared to take them. You’ll be fine, just make sure you eat. Hopefully, this clears it up."

• Wot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

"I had a 7-day course of this antibiotic, doxycycline, the only side effects I experienced were nausea (especially if taken on an empty stomach) and crippling heartburn first thing in the morning. It had woken me up every day. Maybe I was taking it too late in the evening... would advise a full stomach and plenty of fluids for this medicine. Taking a retest in a week to check if the chlamydia infection has gone."

• Xan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

"The worst medication I have ever taken. I have never been in so much pain in my life with extreme acid reflux and heartburn. I visited the doctor about this, and she herself said she doesn’t understand why this medicine is prescribed to treat chlamydia because of its side effects. It has a direct effect on the esophagus because of how ‘chalky’ it is. She stated many people have had this problem, so please try and request the one-off dose of another antibiotic if possible and not the 100 mg for a week. I’m not one to complain much when I get pain, but I can barely walk, I have seized up because of how painful my chest/neck/back is every time I swallow, and it has also caused me to get thrush."

• Lip...
• June 21, 2017

"I found out I had chlamydia 3 days ago. With the doxycycline, I've had a really upset tummy but not been sick. My main problem is I'm really aching and do feel like my anxiety level has increased. I take two 100 mg tablets a day. Thank goodness I only have to take it for 4 more days, as I'm taking other medication on top of this. I'm not a big tablet taker at all, and I've lost my appetite."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

"Started taking doxycycline today, 1st pill this morning and had to rush for the toilet, but after, was feeling fine all day long! Until my 2nd tablet in the evening, wow, what a different experience, I suffer badly with anxiety, and this has me feeling very weird, and reading these do not help at all! Pains, headaches, severe acid reflux, racing thoughts, panic attacks, just lying in bed trying to relax now, horrible drug, just praying it works after these 7 days of hell! 100% lesson has been learned here."

• Pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2023

"I was diagnosed with a chlamydia infection and prescribed doxycycline 100 mg tablets for 7 days. I am hoping the pain goes away as it hurts to pee. I have one more pill. I have to eat before taking this medication as it did cause me to vomit one time after 2 hours of taking it."

• Ste...
• August 6, 2016

"I just started the treatment for chlamydia. Still 5 days to go. I am also scared to take shit like this into my body. But I'm good. Just a bit of burning and can't go into the sun. Also, make sure to stay up 1-2 hours after taking these pills."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2020

"Found out I had chlamydia after lower stomach pains and a milky discharge. Was prescribed a 7-day dose of doxycycline twice a day every 12 hours. The reviews were very misleading, I had no major side effects. The only thing is maybe a short headache after taking it, but no stomach pains. I just hope this worked!"

• Ano...
• September 3, 2016

"I started taking the medication to clear up my Chlamydia infection, which I had horrible stomach pains, fatigue, burning, and pus. Was very nervous about it. But started on the doxycycline 100 mg twice a day, and I'm noticing a difference. No nausea with the medication, and I'm feeling better, but I still have 5 days to go. Feeling hopeful this will clear it up."