Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria in human body. The list of infections treated by doxycycline is pretty vast. It is used in case of some venereal infections, gonorrhea, infections of urinal tract, chlamydia and many others.

Doxycycline must not be taken by pregnant women because of considerable danger for the fetus. In the case of pregnancy control use an additional contraception method, because doxycycline can make this kind of medicine less effective.

Before starting taking pills, talk to your doctor. Especially it concerns people with possible allergic reaction to doxycycline or similar drug and kidney or liver diseases. Do not give doxycycline to children; it may have a negative impact on their teeth and child’s further growth.

Like any other antibiotic Doxycycline can cause diarrhea. You should not take any drug to stop it unless your doctor recommends it to you. Among other side effects that may be caused by the medicine are: headaches, dizziness, skin rash, fever, dark colored urine, body aches, yellow skin. If you have any of them it’s important that you call your doctor immediately. The list of side effect presented here is not complete. You should tell your doctor about any unusual bothersome you feel during Doxycycline taking.