Hello,
I have a horrible skin infection that's painful and hurts. It keeps getting worse and my doctor prescribed doxycycline. I told her I was extremely allergic to Minocycline and asked if the doxycycline would be ok. She said that doxycycline is safer and doesn't cause as many allergies and just because I'm allergic to Minocycline it does not mean I can't take doxycycline. My pharmacist disagrees and tells me this could cause anaphylaxis (that's what happened two weeks into taking Minocycline). I don't know who to trust. There is no alternative drug available I'm not allergic too and now I'm told there's literally NOTHING I can take for my infection. It's going on two weeks. Im miserable. Please help me
Doxycycline - Dr and pharmacist are giving conflicting info?
- Asked
- 27 Jan 2016 by Slocey
- Updated
- 19 August 2017
- Topics
- infections, allergic reactions, skin infection, doxycycline, minocycline, doctor, skin, prescription, pharmacist
Details:
Responses (1)
FormerRN75
18 Aug 2017
Uncomplicated skin infections are actually best treated by one of the 'cillins (penicillin, amoxicillin or the amoxicillin on steroids LOL, Augmentin) OR by the cephalosporins (Keflex, Cephalexin, etc). The cycline antibiotics are not recommended unless absolutely necessary for a skin infection. Your pharmacist knows far more about drugs than your doctor. Drugs are a pharmacist's specialty. Trust the pharmacist on this one and go back to your doctor and explain your very valid concerns. Ask for a Cephalexin or a cillin- as long as you know you're not allergic to those LOL
Further Information
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar Questions
Hi I had a really bad reaction to Fluluxacilin which I took for a skin infection and rashes. I?
Posted 8 Nov 2014 • 1 answer
What kind of antibiotics are best to cure skin infections?
Posted 16 Jan 2015 • 2 answers
I have 2 perscriptions and I need to know if either will treal a yeast infection?
Posted 18 Apr 2015 • 1 answer
Is it normal to get a rash on your face from flagyl or bactrim? The dots are small pin points?
Posted 16 Apr 2016 • 1 answer
Can doxycycline be used to treat folliculitis? so far it's made it flair up?
Posted 26 Apr 2016 • 1 answer
I am allergic to cillins... but I think keflex is ok... the name stands out and I think it's because it's one of my only options when it comes to antibiotics. I'll ask about it... it's just come back this month. It's an ongoing problem. Thank you!