Doxycycline Forums (Page 10)

typed in wrong email so resubmitting - i tested myself last week for thc , came up negative. tested again today it was positive. quit smoking over a month ago. i started taking doxycycline yesterday for a sinus infection, also 2 advil yesterday and one today. does doxycycline give a false positive for thc ? or the advil, or possibly both?

quit smoking pot over a month ago. tested myself last week, came up negative. tested myself again today. it came up positive. i began taking doxycycline hydrate yesterday for a sinus infection and 2 advils yesterday, one today. does doxycycline give a false positive for thc ? or is it the advil, or both ?

my ear [ right ] became plugged up from a real bad sinus infection and i can no longer hear at all out of it. Will Doxycycline help me. i am afraid i might go deaf if i dont get help quick. ## Doxycycline is a wide spectrum antibiotic that treats many skin, ear, and respiratory infections (including sinusitis). If this is something your doctor prescribed, I would definitely encourage you to give it a chance and see if you notice any progress over the duration that its been prescribed for. Unfortunately there's no real way to know for sure how well it will work for your ear until you actually try it. Are you certain that the loss in hearing was due to a sinus infection and not something else, like nerve damage? If you're not sure, it may be wise to clear that up with a proper dia...

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I am getting pain in my kidneys and heartburn taking the pill , dox-cyl hycl 100mg blue pill. Is that a common side affect and what should I drink or eat to take the pain away? ## Are you taking it on an empty stomach? It may help to take it with a light meal, but milk should be avoided, because it can decrease how much of the medication is absorbed. The same problem can arise if you try it with a calcium based antacid, so you'd have to be careful what you take if you try that. You can learn more Doxycycline details here. The best thing to do would be contact your doctor and ask their advice, to see what is safe for you to use to alleviate the problem. As to the kidney pain, have you had diarrhea while taking this? If so, that may be due to some dehydration, so you may need to incre...

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Thank your description/examples helped me identify doxycycline immediately. ## @Ted, I'm glad you were able to get the help you needed in finding out what this pill was. Many people on this site are really good about identifying pills. :) To anyone looking for more information, Doxycycline is frequently used to treat chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, acne, rosacea, and Rickettsial infections. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Doxycycline Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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found in teen's purse - blue capsule imprinted DAN 5615 ## Hi Terri, The closest match I've been able to find is a blue capsule with the imprint DAN 5440. It is Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg; which belongs to the drug classes "miscellaneous antimalarials and tetracyclines" and is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, urinary tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, acne, periodontitis, and more. National Drug Code (NDC): 00591-5440 Since the imprint is so similar to the one on the capsule you found, I imagine they are both probably manufactured by the same company- Watson Pharmaceuticals, also known as Actavis. I've posted their contact information below if you'd like to give them a call. Global & U.S. Corporate Headquarters Morris Corporate C...

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antibotics ## Doxycycline is one of the tetracycline class antibiotics, it's used to treat various types of infections, as well as acne and rosacea. You can learn more Doxycycline details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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I have been on By Mycin for 5 days and have finished my prescription. I found that my body developed a slight smell while on the drug. Is this a side effect of By Mycin and if so how long will the smell last. Thanking you, Rosemary Traynor ## By-Mycin contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. As far as side effects go, I haven't come across any specific details relating to this body odor you're describing; but nlm.nih.gov does list some interesting symptoms that may possibly be indirectly associated with it: decreased urination dark-colored urine light-colored bowel movements loss of appetite upset stomach vomiting stomach pain vaginal itching or discharge It sounds to me like the smell may not fully go away unt...

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Can I eat milk products while taking doxitet? ## Regarding your thread title, Doxycycline is the active ingredient in and of itself... As far as dairy products go, I would suggest staying away from them during your time on this medication. Reason being is that dairy products (particularly foods and drinks higher in calcium) do interact with Doxycycline, diminishing its efficacy due to decreased absorption of the medication. More details on this interaction can be found in the link below: drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drug-topics/news/should-patients-doxycycline-avoid-dairy-products I hope this helps!

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why do you have to stay up and not lay down for 30 minutes after taking this medicine ## It may cause excess acidity, which could result in some acid reflux and in severe cases, it could cause esophageal erosion. Learn more Doxycycline details here. This is an antibiotic, so it may also cause non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea as side effects. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What will happen if i take doxycicline and testosterone boosters? ## There is some reports that show when taking Doxycycline, Blood Testosterone Decreased in people with prostate cancer, high blood pressure, pain, high blood cholesterol, and depression. However, because of the wide range of side effects associated with doxycycline, (pain, nausea, stress and anxiety, breathing difficulty, anaemia) I would consult a doctor prior to mixing doxycycline with testosterone boosters.

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trying to find out what this medicineis used for and why it was prescription is used for ## I'm taking Doxycycl HYC 100mg twice a day (early in the morning and late at night). Can I drink Alcohol at all during the day? I'm on vacation at a resort this weekend, and want to have some fun. My date will feel bad if I don't drink with her, but I'm paying, so I'll just tell the bartender on the QT to make my drinks Virgin if I have too. ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Doxycycline details here. And drinking while taking it may enhance those side effects, so you may get more nauseous and dizzy than usual. So one drink might hit you...

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does it cure stds ## DOES IT CURE STDS ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, including some STDs. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Doxycycline details here. Are there any comments or questions?

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I found a couple of peach, maybe ever a orange color and it didnt match any scripts I have it also has the ww 112 on a side if anyone is familar w this I wld like to know what it is and used for ## This tablet contains 100mgs of Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Learn more Doxycycline details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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have to take doxycycline hycl 100mg cap blue oblong tablet says mutual 105 on it. Was paying 10$ for 90 then it went up to 50$ now they are charging 299$ suddenly. Isn't mutual 105 generic? Is this pricing right or am I getting robbed? ## Have you asked the pharmacy about it? It is normal for prices to fluctuate, a lot of it depends on what their supplier is getting it for, as well as your location and etc. There are also some cases where they may have a certain medication under contract, so they can offer it for a very cheap price for a certain period of time. This is often true of medications that are on $4 and $10 lists. Then once that contractual agreement has run out, they have to charge more. For example, Walgreens does this with their program, you pay to join it, but then you...

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I take 1 Doxycycline a day to prevent broncitis and the Dr put me on Sulfameth TMP today is it safe to take these two antibiotics at the same time?? ## Hi Judi, Based on my research in the drug databases, there are no drug interactions found between Doxycycline and Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. More information about each of these drugs can be viewed in the links below: Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add regarding this. ## I was just prescribed both medications and all I have to say is if you don't want to throw up every time you take them, then dont take them at the same time.

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What are teal colored capsules with the word MUTUAL 105 printed on the left and right side of the capsule? ## This capsule contains Doxycycline 100mg (NDC 53489-0119). Inactive Ingredients: - Anhydrous Lactose - Croscarmellose Sodium - D&c Red No. 28 - Fd&c Blue No. 1 - Gelatin (Unspecified) - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Titanium Dioxide Ref: DailyMed ## Want to know what this pill is for. Mutual 105. It is teal in color and has the word mutual on top and 105 under it. ## Mutual 105 is Doxycycline - It's an antibiotic

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I've been on Doxy for 4 months now and want stop taking it as soon as possible. What's the best way to do this? ## Why do you want to stop taking it? Doxycycline is just an antibiotic, so it isn't addictive or habit forming and most people can just stop taking it, without any problems. Learn more Doxycycline details here.

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I was prescribed this to help with a stye on my eye. 3 days into it i got the worst sore throat i have ever had in my life. The dr. said that I do not have strep. Could the sore throat be a result of taking this drug? ## According to the Mayo Clinic, the following symptoms are listed as severe side effects of Doxycycline, which should be reported to your doctor as soon as possible: Cough Increased thirst Shortness of breath Sore throat Sores in the mouth Ref: mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601831/DSECTION=side-effects Your body may end up responding better to a different antibiotic. Have you considered any natural options? ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic and it may cause some dry mouth/throat which could be causing your throat to feel sore. Learn more Doxycycline details here....

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I have a rash with bumps and the area is a cluster and has turned red can amoxicillin or doxycyline be used to treat and clear up this rash ## No, Amoxicillin and Doxycycline are both antibiotics that are only effective at treating infections. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Learn more Doxycycline details here. They will not treat rashes or the like, as a matter of fact, they can cause them or worsen them due to their own side effects. A rash is usually due to some type of skin irritation or allergy and, if it doesn't go away on its own in a few days or if it gets worse, then you should seek appropriate treatment for it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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