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Doxycycline Anti-malaria meds

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Hey,

Has anyone had a positive experience with these tabs?? After speaking to my GP he recommended that these were the best and least expensive option. However after reading the information I’m a little concerned :?

Firstly there are so many potential side effects, sickness etc and the increased sensitivity to sunlight is a worry. I'll be wearing 30 and 50+ throughout my stay in Indonesia but do I need to be completely avoiding the sun???

Also it says on the info that you should not to drink any alcohol!! Although the Patient UK website doesn't. I'm confused!!!

Lea x

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  • Guest
    Guest

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    Im sill taking Doxycycline - after my trip from Kenya came back last week . Mmmm the side effects when you first take them you are nauseas for the first hour which is unpleseant - this take about three to four day to dissappear - however as i have continued to take them whilst on holidat I came up in a skin rach which was due to the sunlight and I was wearing factor 50 it happened covered or uncovered. but has dissappeared now im back in not so sunny england - however i do have a loss of appetite and dont feel full of energy as I usually do

    so I am visiting my gp - also note - Thisis an antibiotic and can imbalance your system.

  • ooops64
    ooops64 Guest

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    Didn't have paperwork inside, I thought all medication had instructions inside. It did state on outside by pharmacy take with full glass of water. I had to take two for first day, as a cronic sinus infection. I  didn't take with the full glass of water, and was sick after. The subsequent daysI made sure I was ook with large amount of water.   

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