Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or hives. These are serious and require immediate medical attention.
Seek medical advice if you develop persistent diarrhea, which may indicate Clostridium difficile infection. This can be a serious complication of doxycycline treatment.
Signs Requiring Medical Attention
Schedule an appointment with your physician if you notice any signs of liver problems, including yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, or abdominal pain. These symptoms warrant medical evaluation.
Report any unusual bruising or bleeding to your doctor. Doxycycline can affect blood clotting.
If you experience sun sensitivity or severe sunburn, even with minimal sun exposure, discontinue doxycycline and seek medical advice. This is a common side effect that may require adjustment of your treatment.
Medication Interactions
Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and herbal remedies, before starting or continuing doxycycline. Some medications can interact with doxycycline and may require dosage adjustments or alternative treatments.
