Doxycycline Spider Bite

My doctor put me on Doxycycline for 3 weeks after noticing a bullseye around a bite on my arm. I was outside three days earlier in an area that had tick warnings, so she had a strong suspicion it was Lyme. But the bite actually had two puncture wounds and not the typical bullseye where you see a distinct ring around it. So now I’m thinking it might actually be a spider bite. I’m concerned I might be on antibiotics for no reason. Is it harmful to be on antibiotics for so long if I’m not sick? She did a blood analysis, but said it will most likely come back negative since I just got bit. I was told the blood work won’t show anything for another few weeks, so I could be taking a risk if I stop the antibiotic. Does anyone know if a tick bite would have two punctures?...

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A state doctor just prescribed doxytet for clearing up a severely swollen and infected spider bite. Is doxytet effective for that? ## Hello, Chris! How are you? It is an antibiotic and yes, it is frequently prescribed to treat such issues. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a spider bite and was given two medications, but forgot which one worked better. I have two hobo spider bites on my thigh - 24 hours old. Which one works better: Cephalexin 500mg or Doxycycline hyc. 100mg? I did not use them all with last year's bites. ## Can doxycycline mono 100 mg 2 times a day heal a bite like a spider or insect bite? ## Is doxcyclin good to cure what i ...

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This medicine that I just started taking for a spider bite says to avoid excessive exposure to direct and artificial sunlight. I'm on vacation and want to enjoy the pool. Can I lay out? ## Hi, Karenset! How are you? Doxycyline can make you more sensitive to the sun, so you may burn or get heat stroke much faster than normal. Thus, if you really want to enjoy the sunshine, it would be best to be very careful and use a heavier sunscreen than you normally would. You should also make sure to drink extra fluids, since this sensitivity could also cause dehydration. Learn more Doxycycline details here. Avoiding sun exposure would be best and you should never lay out in it, if your doctor has told you not to do so, but I do understand wanting to enjoy your vacation. Please be careful!

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I don't know why my doctor gave me this medicine. What is it for? ## Doxycycline hyclate (100 mg). Doxycycline is frequently used to treat chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, acne, rosacea, and Rickettsial infections. To view more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## can doxycycl hyc 100 mg cap be used for a spider bite? ## Can you tell me if it ok to treat a male UTI with Doxy-CYCL (4 days into it) or should I take smz/tmp(which I just got...Will they clear up the same. I actually fell better (no burning sensation).

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doxycycline- for a case of poison ivy and a spider bite.