doxycycline

[acarol]

I'm just wondering is it possible to get a prescribtion for Doxycycline in Ireland?
And would it help my unblock my oil glands?

[jlg_uk]

I've no idea about it's availability, but Doxycycline is something I'm considering asking for to see if it helps.

I get the impression it's available both orally and for topical use? Any idea how long a treatment period should be to gauge effectiveness?

[acarol]

Don't know - from reading posts here some people have found it helped but others found it made there eyes dryer - we definately don't want that.....

[kimby2007]

Doxy

Doxy is simply an antibiotic that has been found to help some cases of MGD. Hence I imagine it would be able to be prescribed if u found a doctor who is intune to patient's needs and willing to try different things.

Best of luck.
Kim

[NYer]

You have to be on the oral version for at least 6 weeks before you MAY see ANY signs of improvement and generally you're on it for a lot longer than that. I don't know anything about a topical version (drops). I cannot tolerate the oral type - it set off acid reflux and I had a bad time with it. Not uncommon with doxycycline.
But I haven't read about anything miraculous happening from doxy on here either, from people who have taken it.

[acarol]

Thanks - i guess i'll just keep plugging away with the warm compresses or steaming etc.

[kimby2007]

DOxy

I tried the topical format and boy did it sting. Leiters in California makes it. BTW acarol-have u considered plugs? Not sure if they would help but something possibly to consider.

[dave25]

I've taken doxy for about 2 years now and it has a small, yet noticeable affect on my dry eyes. It works for some people and doesn't for others. It definitely is not a cure, but the little improvement it gives me is worth it, for now. For me, it is important to eat something before I take it otherwise I might get a stomach ache. If you have any more questions about it please feel free to ask. I hope this helps.

[brd888]

Doxy

Doxy is an antibiotic but MGD patients take it for it's anti-inflammatory properties. My latest eye doc said I should try warm compresses but the next stage is a course of doxycycline - if my GP would allow it. Main side-effect is intolerance to sunburn. I'm not sure if the topical version is available outside the US.
You could try a non prescription anti-inflammatory agent like N-AC if you don't want to ask your doc for some.

I should add that Doxy is an "official" treatment listed on NHS, etc, but I think Dr Latkany isn't a fan.

As for plugs I think these only help aqueous deficient patients.

[Toril]

I've been using doxycycline for about 1,5 years (100 mg per day), and it seems to have affected my eyes positiviely (I think it has contributed to the menthol feeling going more or less away). I've not had any stomace problems related to the use of doxy (I take bio - dophilus every day as a supplement).

Doxy has not only helped my eyes; I have rheumatiod arthrisis, and before starting with doxy I had 5 inflamed joints. And after about 2 months all the inflammation in the joints went away! The doctors here don't seem to believe me, but I've read that doxy might have good effect on rheumatiod arthrisis. It might be that I've just been in a good period, but when trying to use only 50 mg. per day for 2 weeks, I started to get inflammation in one of my knees again,..so... And, at last but not least,...the pimples I had (not a lot, but still annoying) vanished!

Toril

[Mika]

ok... ..so can u guys tell me how if u're a long term user of doxycycline, well WHERE did u get a LONGGGGG lasting prescription for doxycycline??
Coz' if u take too much anti-biotics, Cops will roam around ur home bcoz of drugs addict suspicions...

I wanna try Doxy for long term.. but, I just don't know where and how u guys get a prescription for longterm usage of doxy...
Give me the name of ur Drug suppliers... and put me in contact wit em .... lol

[Toril]

My eyedoctor prescribed long term-use of doxy for me as I have severe MGD. I'ts necessary to use it several month to see a benefit. I'm in a period now where I try to use less doxy or quit for periods, but I'm not too happy about it as it seems to be one of the things that has helped my eyes the most. I'm also using Restasis, so it has very probably contributed in making my eyes better too.

Low dose doxycycline is supposed to be safe for long term use (my regular doctor is not familiar with using doxy for eye problems, but told me many people with skin problems often use doxy for years). Of course, it's not an ideal situation, to use an antibiotic for an extended period, but when it seems to be one of the very few things that make my eyes a little bit better (and in my case also work for rheumatism),..I feel I have no other opition right now.

[Mika]

thank u for ur reply toril..

well, so me too i can asked my eye doc a prescription for doxy?... a large prescription STOCK of doxy which can last for 6month?..(the pharmacist will get a heartattack wen i ask him all these stock...)

bcoz, i don't want to go to the eyedoc every month to ask for a bloody doxy prescription and to pay for a staggering Consultation fee just bcoz i sat in his office for 2 min (it has happened to me before!)..

So, u can a new prescription regularly?...
does any pharmacy supply u doxy without prescription?

[Toril]

No, you need prescription of course. It's an antibiotic, so....

I don't know how it works where you live when it comes to prescriptions, how long it will last and so on. I'm seeing a specialist in France, and usually I buy doxy for a few months supply when I am there (as I'm from Norway, and doxycycline is much cheaper in France than in Norway).

[acarol]

Doxy is an antibiotic but MGD patients take it for it's anti-inflammatory properties. My latest eye doc said I should try warm compresses but the next stage is a course of doxycycline - if my GP would allow it. Main side-effect is intolerance to sunburn. I'm not sure if the topical version is available outside the US.
You could try a non prescription anti-inflammatory agent like N-AC if you don't want to ask your doc for some.

I should add that Doxy is an "official" treatment listed on NHS, etc, but I think Dr Latkany isn't a fan.

As for plugs I think these only help aqueous deficient patients.

What is this - N-AC??