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Can Doxycycline Be Taken Before An Oral Surgery?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Apr 2017
Question: I am a well controlled late onset epilectic. Can I take doxycyclin in advance of oral surgery 4 months after a hip implant. Drug being taken is lamictal 350 mg
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Doxycycline should not cause an issue.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

Doxycycline does not usually provoke seizures.So, it should not cause an issue.
For how long you will take it?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Can Doxycycline Be Taken Before An Oral Surgery?

Brief Answer: Doxycycline should not cause an issue. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. Doxycycline does not usually provoke seizures.So, it should not cause an issue. For how long you will take it? I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)