Doxycycline - MGD

[SC77]

Hi All,

I have been on Doxycycline 200mg a day for 3 years, I am am also a chronic constipation suffer for 20 years.Does Doxycycline make constipation worse?

I would be grateful for others stories/advice on the following:

How long have you been on Doxy?

How many MGs do you take?

I tried to come off for 5 days, but my MGD got worse and I was in pain and lost more glands.

Whats your story?

[farmgirl]

I sincerely hope that you have been taking probiotics all that time.

Exactly how did you know that you lost more glands in 5 days, did you have meibography done on the day before and than again 5 days later?

Here is a list of possible side effects of Doxycycine. The only one I see which is not on this list is death....that's a good thing lol


For the Consumer


Applies to doxycycline: oral capsule, oral capsule delayed release, oral capsule extended release, oral powder for suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet delayed release

Along with its needed effects, doxycycline may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking doxycycline:
Incidence not known

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• bloating
• chills
• clay-colored stools
• constipation
• cough
• dark urine
• decreased appetite
• diarrhea
• diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
• difficulty with swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• feeling of discomfort
• fever
• headache
• hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• hives or welts, itching, or rash
• increased thirst
• indigestion
• inflammation of the joints
• joint or muscle pain
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
• pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• redness and soreness of the eyes
• redness of the skin
• severe stomach pain
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• stomach cramps
• stomach pain or tenderness
• swelling of the feet or lower legs
• swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
• tightness in the chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight loss
• vomiting
• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects of doxycycline may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known

• Back, leg, or stomach pains
• bleeding gums
• blood in the urine or stools
• blurred vision
• bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
• change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
• chest pain, discomfort, or burning
• cracks in the skin
• decrease in vision
• difficulty breathing
• discoloration of the thyroid glands
• double vision
• general body swelling
• heartburn
• increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• loss of heat from the body
• lower back or side pain
• nosebleeds
• pain or burning in the throat
• pain with swallowing
• painful or difficult urination
• pale skin
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
• red, swollen skin
• redness or other discoloration of the skin
• redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
• scaly skin
• severe nausea
• severe sunburn
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• vomiting blood

[MGD1701]

Hi SC77
you may consider quality omega 3 (most doctors in USA recommend PRN and HydroEye (which contains GLA), healthy diet, safe/effective lid hygiene product with pure HOCL, like Avenova, which now more doctors in USA recommend it.