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I'm 16 and I was prescribed Doryx (doxycycline hyclate) about a m...

Posted at 6:47 PM on Jul 28, 2009 by doxyisdeath, #43369
I'm 16 and I was prescribed Doryx (doxycycline hyclate) about a month ago to treat moderate acne. I've been taking it since then and I'm supposed to be on it until September, however, I'm not sure if I'm going to last that long if I keep taking it. While I didn't experience any side effects for about the first week, after that, it turned terrible. I experienced insomnia, which included not being able to fall asleep, waking up about 5-10 times a night (often being unbearably hot and sweating intensely, even thought it was a cool 70 degrees F in our house.), and to make it worse, i was up for about half an hour each time i woke up. And to make it worse, I was always tired through the day, but I still couldn't sleep. While sleeping I had very vivid dreams which is unusual for me. I also had pretty bad stomach pain, and terrible pain in my kidneys for a few days. It felt almost like a kidney stone. I also am very rarely hungry and almost get sick when i eat. Since on this medication a month ago, I've lost about 10 pounds just because I can't eat. I've had a difference in mood as well. Most of the time, I'm happy, but now, I have very noticeable mood swings and periods of depression. And the medicine ISN'T EVEN HELPING with my acne. Oh, and these are only SOME of the side effects I've had. So, right now, I'm not sure if i should quit the medicine, or if the medicine will put an end to me first.
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Reply 3 months ago on Jul 29, 2009 by ratkos, #21887

I'd recommend you stop taking the medicine. The side effects are not worth it, especially if it isn't doing anything for you!

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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 16, 2009 by carol1991, #22283

Except for the little appetite, I've had all of that exactly! My heart starts pounding like crazy while I'm laying down because I get anxious and upset because I can't sleep. I'm going to start my first year in college in a week and I'd really hate to perform poorly in my classes because of acne medication. I'm through with this pill.

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