Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or hives. These symptoms require immediate medical attention.
Signs Requiring Immediate Medical Attention
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives. Severe stomach pain or persistent vomiting/diarrhea. Signs of liver damage: Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, light-colored stools. Severe skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
Seek medical advice if you notice any significant changes in your health while taking doxycycline. This includes:
Reasons to Contact Your Doctor
Persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Difficulty swallowing. Unusual vaginal discharge or itching. Changes in vision or hearing. Severe headache, dizziness, or weakness. Increased sensitivity to sunlight. New or worsening symptoms of infection. Development of new symptoms during treatment. Unusual bruising or bleeding.
Remember, this information doesn’t replace professional medical advice. Always discuss your concerns with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medication.
