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What Causes Joint Pain After Taking Doxycycline?

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Question : I am taking dozycycline 100mg every 12 hr for 30 days, treatment of facial rash. Joint pain in hands...possiable side effect?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
it's a common side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

joint pain is a common side effect of doxycyline. It occurs in 6% of patients. If it's significant or disabling, you should talk with the dermatologist for alternatives.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Joint Pain After Taking Doxycycline?

Brief Answer: it's a common side effect Detailed Answer: Hello, joint pain is a common side effect of doxycyline. It occurs in 6% of patients. If it's significant or disabling, you should talk with the dermatologist for alternatives. Kind Regards!