Doxycycline for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jonat...
• May 6, 2018

"Amoxicillin wasn't working, -- my symptoms-- Heavy browny, green sinus mucus infection, watering eyes, bad cough, and constantly clearing my throat. Told I was on the brink of bronchitis. Doxycycline saved me from getting worse. Doctor said not to take a tablet till 2 hours after eating, and then to take with 16 oz of water minimum and 2 dramamine pills. I ate a light breakfast and 2 hours later at 10 am took 1 pill, forced myself to drink 16oz of water and took two dramine pills. I did feel warm and kept to light activity, I did notices some reduced coughing by about 9pm. Next morning I did the same and took additonal pill about 9pm before bed. My mucus was noticeably lighter and yellow in color the following morning. On day 4 my mucus was clear almost and I wasn't coughing half as bad. By day seven mucus was salty, by the evening it was gone. Moral of the story, the Doc said this is strong medicine, not like regular amox."

• Sicka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2021

"I only have 2 pills left to take of my 7 day prescription, and no improvement in my chest infection. Still coughing so hard I'm pulling muscles in my chest, but now I also have to deal with the horrible side effects (crippling anxiety that keeps me awake all night, zapping/twitching throughout my body, depression, nausea, unable to eat, exhaustion, confusion, racing heart beat). It has been a complete nightmare, I feel like I'm on death's doorstep. I guess I'll have to try something else tomorrow when I'm done this horrible medicine, since it did nothing except make things much much worse."

• Sly
• January 20, 2015

"Worked great for my upper respiratory infection. My doctor gave me a prescription of Zofran and I took that first and waited about ten minutes before taking the antibiotic. It solved the nausea/vomiting side effect."

• Toby
• May 1, 2015

"I went to the doctors on Monday with a chest infection and he prescribed me with doxycycline and I told him that I have asthma. On day 3 and had to go back to get different antibotics due to the severe chest pain which stopped me from eating and drinking. Doctor switched me to amoxicillian for a week. On the other hand it seems my chest infection is starting to clear up. Wouldn't take again unless necessary"

• Bongo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

"On doxycycline and my side effects of severe diarrhea all throughout taking and severe weight loss of 13 lbs over 6 days . Had nausea, stomach cramps, completely lost any appetite couldn't eat anything on it"

• Marty
• December 24, 2018

"Worked really quickly with my congestion in my face and runny nose. Kept my cough at bay too. Unfortunately after finishing the course I can still feel it in my chest. I feel the course needed another week to beat the pneumonia. I’ll have to visit my doctor again."

• Joan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2020

"I've been prescribed Doxy (100mgs)for slight infection in chest. I have been taking them for 5 days now. Two together as one dose each day. They are making me extremely sick. I take with a pint of water after breakfast. Nauseated on and off all day. Diarrhoea several times a day. Feeling very anxious and spaced out since starting them. I have palpitations since starting them and on day 4 started getting pins and needles in my hands and feet. All day. Thinking of stopping them. It's awful"

• CPT
• April 25, 2020

"On day 2 of doxycycline. Congestion, vomiting, headache, is cleared up. Taking 100mg every 12 hours for 10 days for upper respiratory infection. Haven’t started my prednisone yet. My sinuses quit bleeding as well."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2022

"I was prescribed a 7 day round of doxycycline for a stubborn sinus infection and coughing. The doxycycline started working to clear up the sinus infection after a few days, but wrecked havoc on my system. Diarrhea every day, very fatigued and the coughing has not eased up two days after the round completed. If you have GERD or acid reflux, this medicine will make it worse, even with Nexium. It burns the esophagus and coughing lingers. You either have a burning sore throat or cough. Yes, it works to get rid of infection, but too harsh for GERD and stomach issues."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2017

"I took a doxycycline tablet in the evening without enough water and went to bed. The next morning I thought the pill was stuck in my throat. The next day I felt like I had heartburn. The following day the muscles in my throat were spasming and I had much pain with swallowing. I believe the pill caused esophagitis. I have extreme burning when swallowing food."

• JustM...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2022

"This drug has really helped me several times in the past. In reading these comments, I see that some folks are under the impression that you have to avoid certain foods and other medications for the entire duration of your treatment. That is not true. Use a reputable medical website and read the info carefully. One example is dairy. You don't have to avoid dairy during your entire course of treatment, only a few hours before or a few hours after taking your pill. Some foods can keep your body from properly absorbing the medication but once your stomach has absorbed it, you are free to eat most anything you want. I do find that yogurt helps me with the tummy issues if I eat a container every day. Just not at the same time that I take the pill. And even though it is difficult for some folks remember to try and stay hydrated. I hope you all are feeling better soon! :)"

• Lynda...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 27, 2017

"Began a course of doxycycline when as a good patient with an upper respiratory tract infection I had adverse side effects to clarithomycine. 3rd day of taking I still feel really ill, I have a burning sensation in my upper lungs, very weak and if I eat within 5 minutes I feel really uncomfortable and abnormal, increase in shortness of breath and as if the food and the drug combined are affecting my blood, shakes throughout."

• BHano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2018

"Very bad side effects. I had to stop after the second pill. After reading the possible side effects, I am wondering how this drug got approved. It can kill you in more than one way or make you blind. Ask your doctor for an alternative."

• C PA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2018

"This is a hard core drug. Side effects can be severe, so report them to your doctor immediately. The worst of it for me was the secondary yeast infection. Drink a lot of water, take with food if you can."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2018

"For the last 3 years I've gone to all the specialists for allergy asthma and ENT, numerous inhalers ,nasal sprays ,prednisone. Finally took my bag of meds into asthma doc. Breathing capacity lower that when this all started! After blowing up and gaining 20 lbs, I told her I was all done poisoning myself! Next visit I saw a N. P. , she gave me 2 weeks twice daily on Doxy, and Alkalol nasal rinse (NOT alcohol). Initially, less cough, clean nasal passages, better breathing at day 3. Wow! Finally! It's working Had the hives on my neck and chest. I'll deal with this for 11 more days because this was the magic pill! I treated my itchy chest (occupation, Esthetician),and today is day 14. Now wait to hopefully be rid of hives. I would do it all again to be rid of that cough and that gross clogged nose! That's Alkalol, NOT ALCOHOL!"

• Sinus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2018

"Had sinusitis and was Prescribed Doxy 100 MG every 12 hours for 7 days. After first 2 doses started shaking and having tremors. Was up all night and couldn't sleep. Day 2 I grudgingly took dose #3 in the morning, and couldn't stop shaking. Dr switched me to Augmentim 875mg twice a day for 14 days.."

• Cleo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2022

"I have had six chest infections in 9 months and coughed and brought up phlegm for years and years on a daily basis. One course of this medication has somehow managed to stop my coughing and phlegm production almost completely. Side effects were diarrhoea quite bad however to have almost no coughing etc I would say this medication was pretty amazing Thank you"

• Ziggy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

"I have repeated chest infections so I have been taking these for 5 to 6 weeks for 18 months. I get treated for asthma on 3 inhaler get put on antibiotics amoxisilon but I realise that never worked. I would be put on doxycycline and they worked but I still get chest infections every 5 to 6 weeks. It is draining me but I get put on doxycycline and steroids and it helps me at the time. I spoke to GP regarding different antibiotics I said I did notice that doxycycline is definitely the best on for me. Still no answers why I am having repeated chest infection. It is so wearing me down any ideas out there I am 63 women"

• Lisa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2022

"I’m now on day 4 and I feel awful , I can’t take a deep breath and was thinking of calling 111 , I’ve a headache and I’ve felt quite sick on them , I’m going to see how I feel tomorrow, then if no better I’m going to stop taking them . These are not for me"

• Savan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2022

"I am on Doxycycline post Covid for an upper respiratory infection and an onset of bronchitis. I took this medication last night and experienced no side effects until this morning around 9 am. I have a severe stomach ache and severe diarrhea. The sides effects are too over bearing for me. I will not be taking another dose of this specific antibiotic."

• MidAg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2023

"After two days of taking doxycycline as directed, I was nauseous, had a headache, and had increasingly high blood pressure (I do not have high blood pressure as a chronic condition). A doctor told me the side effects were probably a reaction to the medication. I won't use this again."

• Ron
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2023

"Day three of taking Doxycycline for a sinus infection. Side effects are minimal but at times I feel nauseous with an upset stomach. Still can’t clear my nose, especially the left nostril. The doctor recommended taking it with an antihistamine. Overall I believe it is working but still have a few more days to tell for sure. I will follow up with my progress later."

• Kerrie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2021

"Doryx is personally my super antibiotic drug. I suffer from upper respiratory infections often, I also suffer from asthma and have difficulty breathing when suffering chest infections. The only antibiotic that works for me is Doryx. I have tried amoxicillin and other penicillin drugs but they do not help with my respiratory condition like Doryx does. I had a flu vaccine a few years ago to prevent myself getting the flu, but instead I got so sick from the flu vaccine I started wheezing, my chest was so tight and I had severe body cramps, I could not walk without losing my breathe. The only drug that saved me was Doryx. Within 3 days of taking Doryx I was feeling much better and my body pains went away. I have never had any bad side effects, only slight nausea if I take it in the morning without food in my stomach and if I take it right before bed I can suffer from heartburn."

• Wabbitt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

"Have taken antibiotics and this is the only one that makes me feel nauseous.I take with food because otherwise I couldn’t handle it .Two tablets a day until finished. On my forms from the pharmacy it said nothing about avoiding dairy products!!.Will persevere."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

"I'm on a 10 day course, 2 a day, for an upper respiratory infection, 5 days in and I'm better, not coughing as much, or wheezing and the mucus has changed in color and not as much coming up when I do cough, hopefully this kicks it in the butt."