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Can Doxycycline Hyclate Result In A False Creatinine Count Of 5.2?
Question: Husband is taking doxycycline hyclate 100 mg. Had blood work / Creatinine count is 5.2.
Was this a false reading? has appt with nephrologist tomorrow.
Was this a false reading? has appt with nephrologist tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Need to discontinue Doxycycline and follow up on renal function tests
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns
But unfortunately, Doxycycline is known to cause renal impairment with an increase in blood urea nitrogen and/or creatinine level. In some cases, it can lead to permanent kidney damage...
Hence, I would recommend that you stop Doxycycline and refer to your doctor to get a prescription for a replacement antibiotics for treatment..
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Need to discontinue Doxycycline and follow up on renal function tests
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns
But unfortunately, Doxycycline is known to cause renal impairment with an increase in blood urea nitrogen and/or creatinine level. In some cases, it can lead to permanent kidney damage...
Hence, I would recommend that you stop Doxycycline and refer to your doctor to get a prescription for a replacement antibiotics for treatment..
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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