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I was prescribed doxycycline for bronchitis/pneumonia and an ear ...

Posted at 5:28 PM on Mar 12, 2008 by crickey, #27965
I was prescribed doxycycline for bronchitis/pneumonia and an ear infection. I've been taking 100mg twice a day for four days now. The heartburn started last night, and though I've had mild cases before, this is unbearable. I cough and feel like I'm going to throw up. I drink water, I feel like I'm going to gag. I can stand, I can sit, I can lay down, doesn't matter... feels like I have a rock lodged at the back of my throat and my throat feels scratchy all the way to my sternum. The headaches come and go all day and I feel like I'm in a constant fog. I was told it was not an allergic reaction, but it is a "normal" reaction. I won't take this med again. It isn't worth it.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Mar 28, 2008 by chrissie, #5984

Hi, I have been taking Doxycycline for a month for Lymes disease. I have not had the reflux, but my doctor gave me a couple rules to prevent it, because it can cause esophogitis. First rule is not to take it after 7pm. The second rule is to not lie down for a 1/2 hour after taking it. I also take it on a full stomach, otherwise I will become extremely nauseated. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!

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