Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can I Stop Using Doxycycline As It Upsets My Stomach?
I am taking doxycycline and spironolact - something, both medications prescribed by a dermatologist. I have noticed that I the doxycycline upsets my stomach and causes me to feel naseau and pain. I don't know if I want to continue this process just to clear my acne. It's not worth it. My question is: can I stop using it?
Martha
Martha
posted on
Sun, 12 Jan 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Answered on
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Doxycycline is usually given to moderate grade acne. However, if it is causing gastric upset, you could stop it. An alternative antibiotic is azithromycin which is given as weekly pulses. It also could cause gastric side effects. If you cannot tolerate, you could continue with topical medications alone.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Doxycycline is usually given to moderate grade acne. However, if it is causing gastric upset, you could stop it. An alternative antibiotic is azithromycin which is given as weekly pulses. It also could cause gastric side effects. If you cannot tolerate, you could continue with topical medications alone.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Azithromycin
Loading Online Doctors....