Doxycycline side effect

Chucky2019 · #1 20-10-2012, 09:31 AM

Hi to all.. I took doxycycline for the 1st day and am having for 2-3time watery diarrhoea.. Also my leg got the burning feeling.. I got no drug allergy.. Is it normal??any one experience it??Cause realise that SDC is not open 2day and I can't get consult...

Driftwood · #2 20-10-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky2019

Hi to all.. I took doxycycline for the 1st day and am having for 2-3time watery diarrhoea.. Also my leg got the burning feeling.. I got no drug allergy.. Is it normal??any one experience it??Cause realise that SDC is not open 2day and I can't get consult...

Bro, didn't you take the brochure which DSC distributes when you took the medicine from them? If I didn't remember wrongly, think one of the side effects mentioned is more frequent trips to the loo...if you are still worried,I think it's best to visit a GP for clarification/put mind at ease. That's what GPs are for.

I just finished my course of doxycycline and didn't experience any frequent trips to the loo though initially (first few dosages), I had a funny feeling in the tummy but no shit lah...

Chucky2019 · #3 20-10-2012, 04:38 PM

K.tnks for the advise

ah_jo · #4 20-10-2012, 04:57 PM

Doxy is a strong antibiotic. It kills the bad and the good bacteria. Maybe thats why u fell tummy ache or experience watery stools.

Pseudomembranous colitis is the only worst case scenario in terms of adverse reaction. Stop the medication if the bowel syndrome persists and consult a doctor.

Nothing worst than Augmentin.

Chucky2019 · #5 20-10-2012, 06:23 PM

Tnks. Cause I feel some effect like burning sensation, bit headache and a bit itching... That's why asking is it normal...

prose · #6 20-10-2012, 08:34 PM

Very very strong side effects...better consult a doctor, otherwise take it and get over with it.

Funzio · #7 20-10-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky2019

Hi to all.. I took doxycycline for the 1st day and am having for 2-3time watery diarrhoea.. Also my leg got the burning feeling.. I got no drug allergy.. Is it normal??any one experience it??Cause realise that SDC is not open 2day and I can't get consult...

Very good... the medicine is working and clearing out your system.
It is anti-bacterial and although you were taking it for your std infection.... it is also removing those resident bacteria in your bowels.

bongster · #8 21-10-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ah_jo

Doxy is a strong antibiotic. It kills the bad and the good bacteria. Maybe thats why u fell tummy ache or experience watery stools.

Pseudomembranous colitis is the only worst case scenario in terms of adverse reaction. Stop the medication if the bowel syndrome persists and consult a doctor.

Nothing worst than Augmentin.

Augmentin super power, one day I can go 8-10 and shoot out stool water... even I never drink also got ... dunno where e water come from

rugalsc · #9 21-10-2012, 11:25 AM

How many mg is your Doxycycline per dosage?

WorriedGuy · #10 28-10-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bongster

Augmentin super power, one day I can go 8-10 and shoot out stool water... even I never drink also got ... dunno where e water come from

Augmentin is also call Curam, one dose only i got diarrhea and like food poisoning! doxycycline not so bad. minocycline causes cough

p00t · #11 29-10-2012, 12:37 AM

Doxycycline a mild antibotics.

The generic version is very cheap but acidic base, so itcan cause gastric or tummy upset if eaten on empty stomach. Especially so for pple with weaker gastric

Funzio · #12 29-10-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WorriedGuy

Augmentin is also call Curam, one dose only i got diarrhea and like food poisoning! doxycycline not so bad. minocycline causes cough

Side effects like diarrhea, food poisoning, cough are still bearable if the medicine does its job of clearing the infection.

xtremsproz · #13 25-11-2012, 12:18 AM

From http://www.drugs.com/doxycycline.html

What should I avoid while taking doxycycline?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking doxycycline and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

LittleKuku · #14 26-11-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ah_jo

Doxy is a strong antibiotic. It kills the bad and the
good bacteria. Maybe thats why u fell tummy ache or experience watery
stools.

Agreed with this

goodfun88 · #15 05-12-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky2019

Hi to all.. I took doxycycline for the 1st day and am having for 2-3time watery diarrhoea.. Also my leg got the burning feeling.. I got no drug allergy.. Is it normal??any one experience it??Cause realise that SDC is not open 2day and I can't get consult...

why on earth are you asking for a medical opinion on a forum?

If you are given doxy, then go back to your doctor.

You want 3rd hand information from non medical personnel which may or may not be accurate?