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Possible reaction to doxycycline
by mogwai0, Jul 04, 2009 01:57AM
I was recently tested positive for an STD and given Doxycycline. At first it made me throw up so I went back for another antibiotic but after a week my symptoms hadn't gone away, so I started the doxy again except with food.
Here is the problem-I seem to be getting rashes and red patches of skin that don't itch, some swell slightly, one looks like a slight blister, some come and go within hours, most about the size of a dime. One spot the size of my palm has been on my leg for almost a week, though I probably made it worse with scratching.
Is this common? Should I be concerned or not? I know doxy can cause rashes but I was wondering to what extent..And I'm also worrying it may not be a reaction but something more I may have caught from this partner.
I tried looking it up with google but all I come up with that it's a possible side effect, no details.
Thank you.
Here is the problem-I seem to be getting rashes and red patches of skin that don't itch, some swell slightly, one looks like a slight blister, some come and go within hours, most about the size of a dime. One spot the size of my palm has been on my leg for almost a week, though I probably made it worse with scratching.
Is this common? Should I be concerned or not? I know doxy can cause rashes but I was wondering to what extent..And I'm also worrying it may not be a reaction but something more I may have caught from this partner.
I tried looking it up with google but all I come up with that it's a possible side effect, no details.
Thank you.
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Thanks for writing to the forum!
Yes Doxycycline can cause both non specific rash—skin discoloration and also hives that itch. However if there is a history of unprotected sex, it would be wise to get a complete STD panel done.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!