
Does Doxycycline Cause Throat Pain?

Question: I had asked a question before about Doxycycline Antibiotic. Now I have another question about the same medication. I had to stop taking Doxycycline because I started getting throat pain, and goes through to my back. It's painful to eat or drink. What is going on? I'm worried.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem doxycycline is known to cause to cause sore throat in approx 5% of patients and even sores in mouth can develop . Back pain is rare but still approx 3% patients can experience this. I will advise you to stop the drug immediately.So that no further advere reaction occurs .
If the problem worsens see your treating doctor .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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