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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Doxycycline
Question: I have been having bad nausea, periodic vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea and have lost 56 lbs. since February of this year. I first thought it was because I was taking doxycycline for psoriasis, but it is still happening since changing meds. I also have had a cough that seems to be getting worse. I'm not sure what this is all about, but I'm tired of feeling ill all of the time.
Brief Answer:
Clinical review, check new medication, chest x ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand how disturbing this could be. You are right Doxycycline can produce the listed side effects. It might also be important to check If the new drugs do not have similar side effects. If not, a visit to your doctor for a complete review could help. Complete blood count , stool examination , evaluation kidney function and repeat screening for diabetes are good starting points. Shall you need an abdominal ultrasound shall depend on clinical findings.
The chronic cough shoyld be carefully checked. Any family history of asthma or recent travel or allergies? A chest x Ray might help to exclude pulmonary tuberculosis.
I think booking an appointment with your GP is a good idea.
kind regards,
Dr Bain
Clinical review, check new medication, chest x ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand how disturbing this could be. You are right Doxycycline can produce the listed side effects. It might also be important to check If the new drugs do not have similar side effects. If not, a visit to your doctor for a complete review could help. Complete blood count , stool examination , evaluation kidney function and repeat screening for diabetes are good starting points. Shall you need an abdominal ultrasound shall depend on clinical findings.
The chronic cough shoyld be carefully checked. Any family history of asthma or recent travel or allergies? A chest x Ray might help to exclude pulmonary tuberculosis.
I think booking an appointment with your GP is a good idea.
kind regards,
Dr Bain
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