Hi, I Was Wondering If Getting A Genital Herpes Outbreak

Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2019

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Question : Hi, i was wondering if getting a genital herpes outbreak while taking doxycycline is anything to worry about?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, please don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to worry as herpes outbreak is probably due to compromised immunity from the illness you are taking doxycycline to treat.

It has nothing to do with doxycycline intake.

I hope you find this helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

Is it ok for me to treat the herpes with valaciclovir while still taking the doxycycline?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is ok

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. yes you can as there is no reported interactions between doxycycline and valacyclovir. However, it is recommended to take medications three hours apart to reach maximum efficacy. I hope you find this helpful.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng