Doxycycline Hyclate Side Effects

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  1. link Mcwick
    Anyone have burning hands and hives?
    I have been on and off doxy for two yrs and when I was first perscribed this I took it for 4 days and started to develop severe burning and stinging on my hands and feet. I was outside for mere minutes when this happened. I knew you could become phot - 75% more...
    Mcwick- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  2. link Beckys29
    I was on it in the hospital 6 months ago. If I got outside the exposed skin starts to burn and hurt and a rash appears. Hands arms, face.
    Beckys29- over a year ago
  3. link Dddely
    My son experienced the same situation. We were on vacation and used SPF 50 on him everywhere except his hands and around the sides of his feet. They burned so bad and he is still red after 4 days out of the sun. I think i will stop the med and see ho - 4% more...
    Dddely- over a year ago
  4. link Rufusangel
    Yes! my hands and feet began tingling and burning after being in the sun for a short time while taking doxycycline 100 mg twice a day. I have red rash in sun exposed areas even though I used sunscreen and it's been 3 days since i have been in the sun - 47% more...
    Rufusangel- over a year ago
  5. link Inthesouth
    I have had severe depression while on Doxycycline Hyclate
    It is surprising that depression isn't listed as a possible side affect. I have been taking Doxycycline Hyclate for almost three weeks and have been in a severe depression. So bad that I am seeing a counselor today for the depression. I will talk to - 20% more...
    Inthesouth- over a year ago - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  6. link Awcire67
    Doxycycline Hyclate mild nausea, extreme thoughts, extreme fear, mild depression, abstract thoughts
    I took Doxy for about 2 weeks as a remedy for a bump on my eyelid. This first exposure to Doxy seemed only to cause a little skin sensitivity and burning in my fingers, no big deal. When my eye problem didn't go away, my eye doctor prescribed Doxy fo - 90% more...
    Awcire67- over a year ago - 10 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  7. link Puggowuggo
    I am new here and am saddened to read others suffering. I was on Doxy myself for about 2 years with no side effects except for mild nausea and weight loss I took it for cystic acne and it worked.
    Puggowuggo- over a year ago
  8. link Newbie23
    I am so sad to hear about your son. I also feel relief about these feelings I am having and the link to starting doxycycline. I was feeling like these suicidal thoughts were me going crazy or something! I have just finished 3 weeks of taking Doxycycl - 66% more...
    Newbie23- over a year ago
  9. link Bereft
    With response to the thread on doxycycline and depression, I feel compelled to issue a serious warning to anyone who does not respond well to this drug. I will write in greater detail soon but for now just tell you that our beautiful 19 year old son - 76% more...
    Bereft- over a year ago
  10. link Bereft
    With response to the thread on doxycycline and depression, I feel compelled to issue a serious warning to anyone who does not respond well to this drug. I will write in greater detail soon but for now just tell you that our beautiful 19 year old son - 76% more...
    Bereft- over a year ago
  11. link Coreen
    doxycycline hyclate cause weight gain
    I know it's not listed as a side effect, but has anyone experience weight gain while on doxycycline? I feel like I have cut back on calories and yet my clothes are tighter since I began this drug. I don't know if this is all in my imagination or if i - 44% more...
    Coreen- over a year ago - 39 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  12. link Pany
    Pany- I took the medicine as an acne treatment in 2009 for 6 months and I gained 7 Kg without being able to understand why! I took again the medicine the past 5 months and once more I gained 6 Kg. I will not take it again! I guess I 'll have to settl - 12% more...
    Pany- over a year ago
  13. link Llmom
    My son started this today...
    My son was prescribed Doxy today for an rash around bug bites that continued to spread over days. Doc not sure if it is lyme or something else.... I noticed change in mood after second dose. Racing thoughts, anxiety, crying. Don't know what to do. Wi - 38% more...
    Llmom- over a year ago - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  14. link Bereft
    With response to the thread on doxycycline and depression, I feel compelled to issue a serious warning to anyone who does not respond well to this drug. I will write in greater detail soon but for now just tell you that our beautiful 19 year old son - 76% more...
    Bereft- over a year ago
  15. link Ellaroo
    Doxycycline Hyclate severe anxiety, lyme disease, pounding heart, doxycycline, lyme
    Please can anyone who has suffered anxiety/panic/depression/suicide on Doxy tell me how long after stopping taking it this went away???
    Ellaroo- over a year ago - 172 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  16. link Bereft
    With response to the thread on doxycycline and depression, I feel compelled to issue a serious warning to anyone who does not respond well to this drug. I will write in greater detail soon but for now just tell you that our beautiful 19 year old son - 76% more...
    Bereft- over a year ago
  17. link Luvlylady1981
    Thank you so much Stay_positive ! It's so nice that you are here being so supportive! It's so hard to find real support and understanding from anyone unless they have been through it themselves. I will email if I need to talk thanks. Today is the fir - 66% more...
    Luvlylady1981- over a year ago
  18. link Stay_positive
    @Luvlylady1981 - You're not alone! You're not going crazy and your life will get better soon :) Get your doctor to write a note for your work so that you can take as much time off as you need to heal. There are lots of us going through this at the mo - 36% more...
    Stay_positive- over a year ago
  19. link Stay_positive
    @Djay3ja3 - Glad to hear you're feeling better :) Please send me an e-mail at screw_doxy@hotmail.com so that I can contact you if I decide to take action against Pfizer in the future. @Cupcake1973 - I'm sorry you're having a rough go - it does get be - 30% more...
    Stay_positive- over a year ago
  20. link
    So I went to the doctor because I have been having anxiety issues as well and he prescribed zoloft. Should I just take it or continue without? I have had these symptoms since late April and I don't know what to do.
    Anonymous- over a year ago
  21. link Leyla
    Doxycycline Hyclate doxycycline, insomnia, doxycycline hyclate, mental misery, mild anxiety
    Hello! I took Doxycycline 100mg, for 7 days, for a brinquitis, and when I finished the treatment I started feeling depressed, anxious, insomnia, my mind doesnt stop thinking and I feel that my life is been taken away. I have been having this symptoms - 35% more...
    Leyla- over a year ago - 39 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  22. link Stay_positive
    @ Doxy_victim - YES! I am incredibly happy for you and your son! Follow your gut - I have faith that he will get better!! I found that once I had my first "normal" moment...they kept coming with more and more frequency - so have faith that - 15% more...
    Stay_positive- over a year ago
  23. link Stay_positive
    @Verbal Seducation - You've definitely got a case of the Doxy fever... just HANG IN THERE! Try not to let the insomnia freak you out too much - just find something to occupy your mind during the night and sleep whenever you can (even if it's during t - 59% more...
    Stay_positive- over a year ago
  24. link Doxy_victim
    Doyxcycline destroyed my son. I have given up hope to have him return to the person he once was. Since the doxy, he has been diagnosed with Obsessive-compulsive disorder. He only has one real symptom of OCD which to me confirms that it's not a real c - 74% more...
    Doxy_victim- over a year ago
  25. link Stay_positive
    Hey Leyla - is it possible for you to contact me via e-mail? I have a couple questions about the kind of stuff you were going through after the Doxy.. if you have time it would be greatly appreciated. E-mail is screw_doxy@hotmail.com Thanks!
    Stay_positive- over a year ago
  26. link Enrobso
    Sore nailbeds (fingernails and toenails) and reddish color on nails
    I have been off Doxy for about 2 1/2 wks and my fingernails and toenails are sore to touch and hurt if I press on them, especially my thumbs. My fingernails are a reddish (dark pink) color. Has anyone had this symptom after taking Doxycycline? I also - 59% more...
    Enrobso- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  27. link Enrobso
    Anyone have pain & redness of nailbeds of fingernails and toe nails?
    My fingernails have turned red (bright pink really) and are tender to touch and sometimes sharper pain in toenails. I also had tingling/burning on toes and hands while being in the sun and even after coming inside, especially when running them under - 44% more...
    Enrobso- over a year ago - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  28. link Sickgirl20yr
    Doxyciline for pelvic infection
    I was just recently prescribed this antibiotic for a pelvic infection I discovered a pain in my lower abdomen and they gave me this after a urine test saying i had white blood cells which shows infection in my pelvis. So they gave me that and heavy p - 68% more...
    Sickgirl20yr- over a year ago - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  29. link Definedc2000
    Doxycycline Hyclate sharp chest pains, doxycycline, chlamydia, urethra, alcohol
    Taking doxycycline for std (chlamydia) and noticed that the itching and discharge from the urethra stopped after about 2 - 3 days. I also noticed that while taking it I had some sharp chest pains after/during eating... I vomited once after drinking a - 31% more...
    Definedc2000- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Doxycycline Hyclate
  30. link Brandi T
    i was prescribed doxycyline hyclate for a staff infection. been taking it for five days now. the third day i started experiencing sharp chest pains, and sharp pains around my rib area. what should i do. i don't have the money to go back to the doctor - 19% more...
    Brandi T- over a year ago