Can doxycycline cause vomiting?
My doctor gave me doxycycline for acne, and since I started it, I feel nauseous sometimes and have vomited once or twice. I'm not sure if it's the medicine or something else. Can doxycycline make you vomit?
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5 months ago
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Yes, doxycycline is well known for causing nausea and vomiting. Always take it with food and never on an empty stomach to prevent this.
8 months ago
I had terrible nausea and threw up once when I took doxycycline on an empty stomach. After that, I started having it right after dinner with a lot of water and remained sitting up for an hour, which solved the issue completely for me.
4 months ago
Oh God, yes! I was so scared when I threw up after my first dose. I thought I was having a severe allergic reaction, but my doctor told me it's just gastric irritation. Please don't worry, but do ask your doctor for an anti-vomiting medicine if it keeps happening.
7 months ago
It definitely can cause vomiting because it's quite heavy on the gut. I usually focus on keeping my diet very bland and drinking enough water throughout the day. Getting some fresh air and avoiding heavy workouts right after taking the pill also helps.
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5 months ago
Yes, it actually happened to me too when I was taking it for a skin infection. My doctor told me never to lie down immediately after taking the pill. Lying down makes the medicine irritate your food pipe, which triggers that intense vomiting feeling.
4 months ago
Yes, it can make you feel super nauseous! Try taking it with a nice light meal and don't lie down for at least 30 minutes. Hope you feel better soon! 😊