Doxycycline Hyclate and sinus infection

Taking this for a sinus infection that wont go away. Waiting for results of cat scan. I have already tried taking Augmentim 3 times didn't work so not doxycline. The first 2 days was awful stomach issues. Burning in my stomach. The paper said take on empty stomach unless you cant take it so I started taking it right after my meal and much better. The nausea and burning and vomitting feeling went away after 3 days. So did the heartburn. But now I am EXTREME dizzy. While driving I feel out of it and tired and when I get home I start feeling the room spin and freak out so I lay down and then I am done for the night because I am just so dizzy and off balance. Today I got dressed for work and I was going to put on some higher shoes and couldn't balance myself so I stuck to flats. I only have 4 more days of this so I think I may stick it out. I just hope the dizziness goes away.

I was so glad to see this website and see that I was not alone. My Dr told me to take the Doxy with lots of liquid (not milk) before breakfast and dinner and said I had to eat. He said under no circumstances take it before bed. So he must have known about some of the problems. But like so many others I had heartburn real bad and a couple times burped up burning liquid. I've had constant pain just below my rib cage and in my back at the same location and real bad migraines. I thought maybe it was a sinus infection and thats why I looked it up to see if this antibiotic treated sinus infections to rule this out to decide if it was migraines or not. Usually if I get a migraine its for two days max and this has been a week. Oh and I also had swollen feet, ankles, and calfs but thought I maybe just ate too much salt or something. I've been feeling miserable with all this going on. After reading these entries on this wonderful site and seeing that all these symptoms fit as side effects I stopped taking it right then and there. It's been 3 days and my head, stomach, and back are still killing me but the swelling is gone and heartburn much better. I sure hope this gets out of my system soon. No depression or mood issues here.

This is my second day on Doxycycline.I was prescribed Doxycycline yesterday, for a sinus infection. I am on 100mg BID. my sinus infections are, well, I get on an antibiotic about once a year. This is, I believe the first time I've been on Doxycycline. Yesterday, the pharmacist warned me about being sure to eat with it. I took the pill, but did not eat enough food, and I had nausea. I did eat food with it last night, and did much better. Today I ate food with it, but I do notice that if I don't eat meals, I get very nauseous. Of course, the antibiotic has not kicked in yet. my throat is still sore,I hope it kicks in soon. I tend to rush antibiotics, and I'm a nurse, and know better.

Just finished my sixth day of Doxy for a sinus infection. The first day I had a serious muscle cramp in my leg, then on the second day through - experienced weired tingling sensations from my elbows down and my knees down (almost like my arms and legs were "asleep". ) I thought I was losing my mind until reading other postings. Does anyone know how long these sensations last?

I've been taking doxycycline for a few days now. The first few days i felt dizzy, and I had shortness of breath and a heavy chest, the next day I vomitted, and had sharp pains in my stomach. I realized it was because I didn't take it with food, now I take it after a few bites of a meal and basically try to cover the pill with food and liquid so it doesnt upset my stomach and its working...but I'm surprised this antibiotic is has so many side effects..I also have chronic headaches and advil doesn't work at all. I advise anyone taking this medication to eat it with your food or shortly after, especially in the morning.

It seems to be clearing up my bladder infection though, I couldn't take two medications at once so I took this one for a bacterial infection, and I think its killing 2 birds with one stone.

im taking this for 3 days have blurred vision and my vision is 20-20 sick to my stomache even eating food and drinking it with a whole glass of water. feel weird dizzy feeling like dry skin .. on this for a sinus infection

I have been on Doxy since the 29th for possible pneumonia/sinus infection-deep cough,swollen nodes sick for almost three weeks.
I am pretty healthy at 39 but got this whopper that wouldn't let go.
The doc prescribed this Dox 100mg,along with Prednisone. My cough is clearing up,feel better overall, but have had very vivid, chaotic, and scattered dreams.
A little GERD (I have Barretts Esophagous so wouldn't feel too much hburn) today, but the main issue was the pill, so strong I projectile vommitted three times yesterday, have had major runs, and dry skin.
It works best for me after food and loads of water/vitamin water, and staying very hydrated. I drink a lemon ginger tea to soothe my stomach.
Other than that I am in Arizona and haven't had any sun-sensitivity issues.
I have had a headache as well for two days, but the vomitting could have brought that on, I almost popped a gasket it was so sudden.
Well, it seems this one is a doozy, get all of the facts on it-especially the NO DAIRY when taking it...
Hope all readers feel better!

After jsut 1 pill I had swollen hands, felt like head was swollen but it didin't look like it! Tremendously sore jaw and ears-like a very severe sinus infection. Intense head ache, felt like I was crawling out of my skin, fidgty-yet tired, severe muscle aches in upper body...This was after just one pill. I stopped and I was fine 24 hours later...none of the symptoms remained.

i have been on doxcycline for a couple of days for a sinus infection and have noticed chest pain from heart burn from this medication i only have a couple of days left i am not sure if it is worth continuing, it is quite a bad burning sensation.

I have experienced negative side effects from doxycycline. I have had chest pains, headaches, and nausea. It is perscribed for a sinus infection but I think I would rather deal with the pain of sinus pressure than the side effects.

I began taking this medication at 100mg twice daily for a sinus infection and have experienced negative side effects. I actually experienced side effects and then decided to check the side effect listings for the drug online and they defintly match. I have experienced extreme dehydration, nauseau, headache, disorientation, drowsiness, and stomach pain. I have not experienced vommitting but have felt close to it. I have also experienced a loss of appetite.

Started taking doxy for sinus infection,

first couple of days were fine..thenn my stomach started hurting, had diarhera, REALLY dizzy, burning eyes, and tingling sensations in hands and feet..which are incredibly ANNOYING.

i hate this drug. i feel like my skin is burning...and i'm not even in the sun for long periods of time. UGH.

Taking for reoccuring sinus infections. I thought that the sinus infection itself was making me feel nauseated, and severe headaches, come to find out it is the doxy. They wanted me to take a low dose all winter, I am stopping this med, and calling my doc!! Kathy

I have been taking doxycycline now for two days for a bad sinus infection.I feel the need to take the medcine near the time of dosage due, I have this nervious feeling within 15 min. and my heart speeds up for about 20min.I have the sick feeling on/off during day and dizzy right after taking it if I move around to quickly. I have migraine frequenty so I am unable to take any other meds to help this until I am finish with this.I am during my period and it seems to have increased the flow. But heyone good thing, I am feeling better with the sinus infection.

NAUSEA AND LOSS OF APETITE, PLUS DROWSINESS AND DIZZINESS ALSO COLD SWEATS ON ONE SIDE TAKING IT FOR SINUS INFECTION WAS SICK AN HOUR AFTER TAKING IT ONE DAY VERY IRRATABLE AND LETHARGIC.

I have taken Doxy several times now and usually end up discontinuing use because of strange side effects. Once because of intense burning of my skin (lasted several days). Another time because of disorientation and headache. Now I am taking it for a sinus infection. Giving it one last shot. I have only taken two doses, one last night and one this morning; and I am already extremely nauseous and lightheaded. My doctor told me if I dont finish this, my infection may turn into pnuemonia. I guess i will suffer through it.