User Reviews for Doxycycline

It didn't even clear my skin, it just made me feel sick. NEVER forget to take it with food or you will feel like you're dying. It gave me the worst stomach aches and nausea ever.

I’m allergic to so many antibiotics but for whatever reason Doxycycline is the only thing that seems to work for me for various ailments. If you haven’t used this before (Do Not) take without first having something to eat and at least one full glass of water…don’t lie down you must sit up, and don’t try taking it with milk or fruit juice etc like I did the very first time I took it as it will give you really severe heartburn…very unpleasant I also use a ginger drink every day and that seems to help with any nausea feelingsRead More Read Less

I didn't know it when I took this but some antibiotics can cause psychiatric side effects. They say they are rare but I suspect more common than known because most people would never make the connection. After one day on doxycycline I had suicidal ideation and depression, which lead me to searching online. Seems it doesn't affect many people but can affect even those who have never had psychiatric issues. I discontinued the med and feel fine. I will never take it again.

I am using this medication for serious IBS pain, and let me tell you, this is the only thing that helped with the pain. I had no side effects from it. I was so scared to try it because all of the negative reviews. Without this medication I could not function right now. Works pretty fast too. I recommend using it before waiting till you get the pain.

I had a slight headache after using it but I can say it worked out well for me...

I ate and took Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg and within 30 minutes I could feel a headache coming on. This is my second day taking this and after today it’s going down my septic! I’m gonna ask for a different antibiotics.

I took this as a preventative because of a tick bite. There was no issue with the first dose. I took the second dose with breakfast and 10 minutes later I was violently vomiting up everything. It was so forceful it hurts to swallow or move my neck. I’ve never had an issue with an antibiotic before.

The nausea and diarrhea are a pain! Even with food you still feel sick. I hate this medicine. Never had it before and never again. You can't take anti-diarrhea med either.

My dermatologist recommended this medication for acne. The first 2 days he was fine, but on the third day small rashes started to break out all over his body. My whole body itches and it's horrible, I haven't even been able to sleep well because of this. I've had an improvement in my face, but I don't even know if it's worth it. I've had horrible nights and I want to take off my skin.

Got this for my acne medication and i took it on an empty stomach with a cup of water. 30 minutes later i felt nauseous and i threw up instantly. Wouldn't recommend

after taking 2 hours got bad rashes, bad cough, start sneezing and got little fever

Taking it for cellulitis caused by spider bite. Took down the swelling after a week. Made me light headed, nauseous and seeing double when watching TV also shortness of breath and unable to sleep. Had to stop it before I finished the pills but will be seeing the doctor tomorrow.

So, I had been taking 50mg x2 times daily, for about a month, for folliculitis and rosacea. While it has cleared some of it up, around 2 and a half weeks of taking this medicine, I started having severe depression and suicidal thoughts, when I really did not have any reason to feel that way. I do take an antidepressant daily and generally am in decent moods. The depression lasted a little over a week, until I stopped taking the medication for a few days and my mood improved dramatically. Started taking it again, and the severe depression came back. So I wouldn't recommend it if you have a pre existing mental health condition, even if you are on a medication that works wonders for you. Read More Read Less

my very first intake I immediately vomited, and, I didn't think anything of it because I had recently eaten and I took the pill with plenty of fluids. my the second in take, it settled and within minutes I was nauseous, and I lost consciousness, my body jerked and my left side twitched for hours I had reoccurring muscle spasms in my neck and all on the left side of my body. This happened in December 2022, my left eye hasn't stopped twitching I'm sure it's a neurological problem, I have also had constant migraines since. Read More Read Less

Eye doctor prescribed this medicine, I believed to clear up any infections prior to LASIK. I did not have any issues or concerns prior to visiting the doctor. Was give a 30-day supply with 3 refills; 100 mg. I've been taking for the past 19 days and have had stomach pain every day - I assumed it was hunger pains due to intermittent fasting but the pain doesn't go away after I eat. Also have been feeling very fatigued. Had more energy even when I was fasting. Today, is the 3rd or 4th day with mild headache which is what caused me to start looking at the reviews. With only 11 more pills to take and the fact that I'm not having the LASIK done until the summer, I will not be taking these anymore.Read More Read Less

I was put on Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg for a sinus infection. I took this medication morning and night with food and an entire bottle of water. I did not have any side effects from this medication. It helped my sinus infection, however, it did not cure it. I returned to the doctor after two weeks and was prescribed a different antibiotic for the sinus infections. Overall, no problems from this medication.

I am a 57 yr. old woman who suffers with a plethora of medical conditions and have NEVER been prescribed Doxycycline before. Anyway, had the flu and pneumonia shot, but to my surprise woke up (working on a month ago) feeling even worse than the norm (probably due to my BAR FLY of a roommate) and proceeded to take every over the counter med I could get my hands on. To no avail, YEP you guessed it, NONE of them worked. So I decided that I would take the only thing that does, (because apparently everyone in my area is also ill, along with my roommate and I can't get an appointment with my doctors), Lovofloxacin 500 mgs. twice daily for 7 days usually does the trick. However, this time it was also a FAIL! Imagine the disappointment. SOOO, very long story short, finally got in with Primary Doc and prescribed another round of Levofloxacin. Only to be disappointed yet again! Rapping up, Pulmonologist sneezed me in and prescribed Doxycyline 100 mgs twice daily for 7 days along with steroids for Pneumonia. 3 days in, feeling better (when awake) but can't shake the deep cough or headache. Phlegm no longer looks like MUD and my skin has NEVER looked better! Very itchy, hands cold and cramping but I will take over the horror I've read regarding stomach nightmares! So sad for everyone with such adverse reactions and on the other hand very appreciative for all your honesty!! Wishing ALL that this too shall pass and better days ahead!!Read More Read Less

please please take with food or after I’ve been on this medication for a day and I didn’t take with food this morning I’ve thrown up everything possible in my stomach and had intense diarrhoea it’s really harsh on your stomach

I was given this antibiotic to treat a currently undiagnosed issue. It was thought that whatever is causing my chronic fatigue might be solved with this. It apparently isn't bacterial, but I'm sure the medication is effective when properly prescribed. I will say that this medication caused nausea. I rarely have side effects and this one was pretty bad. Taking on an empty stomach is not a good idea.

I’m just so happy to have found an antibiotic that I’m not allergic to and that I have ZERO side effects from. Just take on a full stomach with a full glass of water and Iv had no problem at all. I’m taking for a sinus infection, only on day three but pain is less, temp is gone and it’s all looking good. I can even breath through one nostril again.