Doxycycline
What is doxycycline?
Doxycycline is used to treat an individual who:
- Has a confirmed case of chlamydia.
- Is a sexual partner of someone with chlamydia.
- Is suspected to have chlamydia.
Doxycycline is taken orally for one week.
What are special instructions for doxycycline?
- Do not have sex until both you and your partner have received and completed the treatment. This includes oral sex.
- Doxycycline may reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill. A condom and spermicide should be used for the rest of the current package of birth control pills.
- Do not drink alcohol until you have completed the treatment.
- It is important to take all of the medication given to you, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication may cause the infection to return.
What are the possible side effects of doxycycline?
- nausea, vomiting, upset stomach
- diarrhea or loose stools
- vaginal infections
- sensitivity to sunlight
- light-headedness
- dizziness, vertigo
This item was last modified on June 12, 2015