Allergy towards Doxycycline

Hello, I had a severe allergic reaction to a tetracycline medicine called Minocycline. I got hives, extreme itch and trouble breathing. My question is if Doxycycline will cause the same side effects as the Minocycline because of it also being a tetracycline. I know have zyrtec, just incase if i get a allergic reaction to it.

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Hi, it is very possible that you could be allergic to the Doxycycline as well.  Many allergies like that are to groups of medicines, not just one particular medicine.   For example:  I am allergic to ibuprofin, but my drs consider me allergic to all NSAIDS.  I am surprised that your dr would put you on it with a history of allergy to something else in the group, but I guess he thought that was what you needed.

I would recommend that you have a liquid antihistamine instead of a tablet.  Liquids work faster than tablets.  I have used liquid gels capsules for similar applications when I wanted portability and quick acting.  I chose Benadryl, but Zyrtec should have a liquid available as well.

I hope that you don't have a reaction and that you get to feeling better.