User Reviews for doxycycline oral

I have been taking this drug for about two months. I have seen a slight improvement in my skin (acne). I had no acne when I was a teenager and now in my 20's its embarassing in the workplace. However, I am unable to take this drug on an empty stomach. I vomit when I try to drink it down with water (very uncomfortable) and it causes me heartburn. I decided to try warm water. That seems to work better for me. Applesauce and mashed potatoes seem to help me also. Crackers DO NOT help and any kind of flavored water also makes me vomit within 2 hours of taking this medication. The results are probably worth it. I will continue taking this drug as long as I can to see what the results will be. I will also beware the warnings not to take this drug before bed. I have my schedule set up for 8am and 5pm (when I get to work and jsut before I leave work) so that if I have any problems the bathroom is nearby. Read More Read Less

I took this medicine for two weeks, for lyme disease and for two weeks all i did was vomit and have pains in my stomach i took with food or without nothing worked,i couldn't even go any where without being sick, called the doctor and she put me on another antibotic that i had to take 5 times a day. if u have trouble with your stomach then this isn't the drug for you.

I had an allergic reaction after taking this drug for just over one week. I had a slight sore throat and got a really red rash over my neck, chest, back, arms & legs.

My Dr. never informed me that this medication should not be taken with a cholestrol lowering drug or with multi vit or any vit.......or on an empty stomach....or not before going to bed. Please check all these things before using this. I also have a question, could it be causative in the formation of kidney stones? Remember to drink even more liquids.

Great drug but hard to take! I've had the same problems, take w/ or w/o food, am or pm......It works great on my acne, however, I cannot take it on an empty stomach as recommended. It cannot be taken before bed either, I had to learn that the hard way as well. It's a very trial an error kind of drug but once you get used to it I think it's worth taking.

Do not take before you go to bed! I was on this drug for months and got careless and went to bed to soon after taking 100mg. Woke up an hour later with severe heartburn. 2 days later I developed ulcers in my esophagus. Needless to say it is very very painful and just about impossible to eat. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me. I thought the first time my pain was from a physical injury to my chest because it takes a couple days for the ulcers to develop after you have the heartburn. Now I realize I had heartburn a couple days before I had my first esophagus pain. It took 2 weeks for the pain to go away the first time. This time I went to a clinic and am taking aciphex to help it heal. It has been about a week since my 2nd episode and the pain is just starting to let up a tiny bit. Still don't look forward to eating though! Besides taking it to close to bed time, I tolerated it ok if I took it after a meal.Read More Read Less

after 1-week of use this drug is working well. Have to use 5 more weeks. dentist told me to eat first then take meds. All paper work says go ahead take on empty stomach.Listen to dr. and pay attn to details concerning drugs issued. ah by the way this generic drug doxycycline was free.

I have been taking this drug for 2 /1 mths with little to no result, other than it landed me in ER today. I woke up 3 hours after taking this medicine with horrible pain and needing to vomit, but couldnt. After going to ER, i learned that my esophagus was burnt and cause terrible acid to come and go up/down my esophagus. Would not recommend to no one!! This is HORRIBLE!! I can't eat...

I have been taking this med for just a little over 4 months along with tazorac cream for my acne and the 2 meds combined have cleared me up about half. I am still suprised that because I never had acne in my teen years, my acne started when I was 20 and pregnant. Now its taking 2 meds and still not the results I want. Also be careful some people need to eat something when taking this med or they will feel sick for about an hour after taking this med.

IT DID NOT WORK

Dont take before sleeping. I have been unable to eat or drink for 6 days. Very painful has burnt my osophagus tube.

I was given this drug to prevent infection of a deep cut on my hand. I only took one dose, with food. About 9 hours later, started getting cramps along with nausea, severe shaking chills, followed by diarrhea and frequent urination. Today (morning after), still feeling queasy, some cramps, am dehydrated based on skin test. All I can do now is drink tea, no appetite whatsoever. Hope these symptoms go away soon! Will never take this drug again! ihafe

i suffer from bad breath and this doxycycline help me a lot, i dont have the same breath , i used for 10 days , I hope I can use for more time, until my bacteria is gone

prescribed to treat bronchitis satisfied with medication

This drug made very nervous and sick. I was forcing food down. It didnt help.

my eye doctor prescribed this medication for treatment of the cornea,my oil production was low in the eye, causing my eyes to water alot

Suffered severe stomach pains along with severe bladder problems.

This medication has made me very sick to my stomach. I would rather have my sinus infection than this. The doctor has given me an alternative prescription.