doxycycline hyclate

Tetracycline antibiotics, such as doxycycline hyclate, can cause permanent tooth discoloration and yellow, gray, or brown staining of teeth in babies and young children under the age of 8. It can also cause thinning of the teeth (enamel hypoplasia) and affect growth and development of teeth in children. The risk is higher with long-term use of the medication or with repeated short-term courses. The risk is also higher during the second half of pregnancy. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or your child is younger than 8 years old, avoid using doxycycline hyclate unless it's absolutely necessary to treat a life-threatening infection. Speak with your provider about the risks and benefits of this medication.

Antibiotics, such as doxycycline hyclate, can cause severe diarrhea known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (commonly known as C. diff). Antibiotics get rid of the good bacteria in your gut and change the normal conditions of your gut and colon. This leads to the growth of bacteria like C. diff. This can happen any time while you're taking doxycycline hyclate and even over two months after you stop taking the antibiotic. C. diff diarrhea can become life-threatening if it isn't treated properly. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have diarrhea, loose or watery stools, fever, stomach pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.

In some rare cases, people have developed really bad, potentially life-threatening skin reactions after starting doxycycline hyclate. These are types of allergic rashes that are painful and create blisters all over the body. Get medical help right away if you notice a new rash, have a rash and a fever, unexplained blisters, or new sores inside your mouth.

Doxycycline hyclate can cause high pressure in your brain, a condition called intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri. The chances are higher in women of childbearing age who are either overweight or have a history of high pressure in the brain. The risk is also higher if you take doxycycline hyclate with isotretinoin (Absorica). It usually goes away after you stop taking doxycycline hyclate, but it can cause permanent vision loss. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have a headache, dizziness, blurred vision, swelling inside your eye, double vision, vision loss, or any vision changes.

Avoid using doxycycline hyclate if you're pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant because it can cause serious harm to your unborn baby. Doxycycline hyclate can cross the placenta and have harmful effects on the growth and development of your unborn baby's teeth and bones. It can also affect bone growth when given to babies who were born early. Pregnant women shouldn't take doxycycline hyclate unless it's absolutely necessary.

Doxycycline hyclate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause serious sunburns. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight by wearing sun-protective clothing, such as hats. Apply sunscreen or sunblock lotion before going outside, even on cloudy days. You should also avoid tanning beds while taking doxycycline hyclate. If you notice skin redness, irritation, or sunburn, stop taking doxycycline hyclate and let your healthcare provider know.

Make sure to take your dose of doxycycline hyclate with plenty of water and avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes afterwards. This is because if the medication is stuck in your esophagus, there's a risk that it can cause irritation and damage, and sometimes ulcers ,in the esophagus. Let your provider know right away if you start to feel pain or a burning sensation in your throat or chest. If your esophagus is damaged, then your provider might ask you to stop taking doxycycline hyclate.

Like other antibiotics, using doxycycline hyclate can lead to overgrowth of other bacteria or fungi. This can lead to a new infection, such as a vaginal yeast infection. Don't use this medication longer than prescribed. Let your provider know if you experience symptoms of an infection, such as fever, chills, or vaginal itching, discharge, or odor.