What Are The Side Effects Of Doryx?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2016

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Question : Hello. My aunt is wanting to know if she takes Doxycycline Hyclate if that has anything to do with Penicillin because she's allergic to it? She also wants to know if that will stir up her c-diff?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Doxycyclin and penicillin are two different group of antibiotics.
So no need to worry for allergic reaction.
So she can take doxycyclin without fear.
And what do you want to ask by stir up c-diff?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your aunty. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

What I mean by stif up c-diff is will it give her severe diarrhea?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No it won't cause severe diarrhoea.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to diarrhoea. Doxycyclin will not cause diarrhoea.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
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Wishing good health to your aunty. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar