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Is this a side effect to doxycycline?
I’m taking it for one week two times daily to treat an STI. Ever since my boyfriend and I have started taking it, we’ve had head aches, very sore and swollen throats, coughing, runny/stuffy noses, watery eyes, sneezing. Is this a coincidence, or does this commonly happen while taking doxycycline?
Also, do you think I will be able to take some sort of medication while I am on this pill? Or should I just wait it out in case it lowers the effectiveness?
You both have colds, and that’s just a coincidence. Your symptoms do not indicate an allergic reaction, allergies mostly would show up as itching, rashes, and hives. It is also unlikely that you’d both be allergic to it and have the exact same symptoms; allergic reactions vary from person to person and aren’t THAT common. It is OK to take an over the counter cold/flu medication as it will not interfere with the effectiveness of the doxycycline.
Feel better soon!
your having an allergic reaction to the medication, stop taking it and consult your doctor