Can Doxycycline Hyclate Result In A False Creatinine Count Of 5.2?

Posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2017

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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.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (49 minutes later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee