HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Cold Sore On Upper Lip While On Doxycycline Hyclate?

default
Posted on Sat, 12 Mar 2016
Question: I am taking one doxycycline HYC DR 500 mg tablet twice a day for 2 weeks for prostatitis. I'm about 80% finished the 2-week regimen. I have developed a cold sore on my upper lip (I get it there periodically). I have a job interview in a few days and would like to start taking valacyclovir HCL 500 mg tablets twice a day for 3 days, which is what I usually do for these cold sores. If I start the valacyclovir, do I need to stop taking the doxycycline?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can continue taking Doxicycline .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been taking Doxicycline for prostatitis and have sores on the upper lip .

There is no harm in taking Doxicycline along with Valacyclovir,

You can use topical soothing jelly like Xytee for local application .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil


Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil

Urologist

Practicing since :1971

Answered : 10589 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Urologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Cold Sore On Upper Lip While On Doxycycline Hyclate?

Brief Answer: You can continue taking Doxicycline . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been taking Doxicycline for prostatitis and have sores on the upper lip . There is no harm in taking Doxicycline along with Valacyclovir, You can use topical soothing jelly like Xytee for local application . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil