My daughter has been experiencing pain in chest for last 4 days. Calling doc today. She is 15 and has been on doxy the last 5 weeks for acne. I am going to stop that medicine.
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Hi there
I will list some side effects of Doxycycline [Doxy] -
Doxycycline side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to doxycycline: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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changes in your vision;
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diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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fever, swollen glands, body aches, flu symptoms, weakness;
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skin rash, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
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upper stomach pain (may spread to your back), loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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chest pain, irregular heart rhythm, feeling short of breath;
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confusion, nausea and vomiting, swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating;
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new or worsening cough with fever, trouble breathing;
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increased pressure inside the skull--severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes; or
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severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common doxycycline side effects may include:
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nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;
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mild diarrhea;
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skin rash or itching; or
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vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
My suggestion - visit your healthcareprovider once again for re-evaluation and dose change or stopping it altogether. Good luck
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