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Doxycycline FAQ

Commonly asked questions about Doxycycline, answered by Drugs.com's team of healthcare professionals.

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What are the best antibiotics for pneumonia?

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What is the best antibiotic to treat a sinus infection?

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How long after stopping doxycycline can I drink alcohol?

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I'm taking 100mg twice daily for 4 days. I stop on Wednesday and I am going on vacation on Friday. Will it be safe to drink about 48 hours after finishing the medication?

Is Doxycycline safe for dogs? Uses, dosage, side effects

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Should doxycycline be taken with food?

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Does doxycycline work for acne?

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What is doxycycline hyclate used for?

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How long does doxycycline stay in your body?

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Does Doxycycline make you tired?

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Can I take doxycycline for a strep throat?

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Can I take doxycycline if I am allergic to penicillin?

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Can you smoke cigarettes or marijuana on doxycycline hyclate?

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What causes black hairy tongue?

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Will it be harmful to take doxycycline with iron supplements?

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I just started taking iron supplements and I also need to take doxycycline for a short periods of time. Will either of the two medicines affect each other?

Is doxycycline hydrochloride 100mg a sulfa based drug?

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Does doxycycline cause kidney pain?

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