Beta blockers and doxy questions

[Katewest]

First question is: my new eye doc was shocked I've been on doxy 100 mg daily for 4 months. He said it can actually cause infections and worsen dry eye when taken that long. Does anyone know or hear that before?

Second: I've asked my derm, rheumy, and ophthalmologist for beta blockers to help control the crazy red hot flushing I get. The Optho said talk to my derm, the derm said talk to a cardiologist, and the rheumy said it would make my condition worse. Hmmm. I really think I have to get the inflammation down first and to do that need to control the rosacea flushing. So I've made an appr with my gp.

[mgshutterbug]

Kate,

I've been on doxy 100 mg/day for maybe that long also, maybe 4 months. I haven't had fewer RCEs, but I am healing from them faster. I have had no erosions since I had a 2nd punctal plug placed in my L eye about 2 1/2 weeks ago. That has been a Godsend. So as far as they doxy goes w/me, the jury is still out. I have multiple causes for my RCEs. Good luck to you, let us know how you're doing.

[Katewest]

My doc just switched me to minocyclin because I wasn't getting any relief from the doxy. He also gave me an anti- bacterial ointment for night but I dont know if I'll use it....usually the thick drops are no good for me.