Doxycycline for Bronchitis User Reviews

• T-B...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2018

"Before I begin, let me tell you I have no allergies and seldom get more than a cold. Somehow, I got a bacterial sinus infection. The doctor prescribed Augmentin 875, and I had terrible reactions to that beastly drug, then the infection went to bronchitis. The doctor prescribed prednisone. That didn't clear it up. Then he prescribed the five-day Z-pack. After ten days, I still had the cough, so I called and asked for another dose, and instead he prescribed the doxycycline 100 mg, 2 a day for ten days. Yippee! I am on day six and almost completely cured, but the phlegm has been very gradually getting out of my airways. I don't care for the nausea, especially when it kicks in, but the rest is tolerable. A little food an hour beforehand helps me. I think this is a pretty good drug."

• Bro...
• February 16, 2015

"I'm currently on day 4 of 10 taking Doxy twice a day. My doctor thought I had a touch of bronchitis, although I was thinking possible pneumonia. Anyway, I felt better almost immediately after taking the first dose or two, but it's still not the full relief I was hoping for. My cough is just slightly looser and I definitely feel better, but I'm still coughing quite a bit and wheezing. I was prescribed another time a few years ago, and I'm pretty sure I remember it taking a good 8 or 9 days to completely kick in. I'll try to remember to post update in another few days. I'm really HOPING that this kicks in stronger sometime in the next 3-4 days. Tired of coughing."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2019

"I had what I thought was allergies that actually developed into bronchitis and sinusitis. Was prescribed 100 mg doxy 2x a day. I'm on day 2 and feel like myself again! I've only taken it with a semi-full tummy and have had zero gastro issues. I was told to be sure to sit up for about 30 mins after taking it and stay away from dairy since it binds to the doxy and makes it ineffective. I've got 5 more days to go and I'm looking forward to feeling 100% again!"

• nil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2014

"My pulmonary doctor ordered this (doxycycline) for me after being treated at home for a few months, and then I was placed in a hospital for 4 days and then in a rehab hospital for 2 weeks. I finally took my first dose of doxycycline, and the next day, I knew I was going to get well. I remained in rehab for a total of 30 days with 2 times a day rehab. I know doxycycline saved my life! I give doxycycline a 10. I had no side effects...all good effects!"

• Bok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2018

"I have had a problem with lung infections from childhood. Lots of bronchitis. Doxycycline has always been a super effective drug for my lung infections. It can cause some intense gastrointestinal upset (especially reflux) if you are not careful about it. For best results, take with food and make sure you take it with plenty of water. I took it once, and because I did not drink enough water, it dissolved in my esophagus and caused a burn and ulcer there. It was so painful. A very effective drug though for bronchitis. Stay away from sunlight and spicy food while on it."

• NS5...
• December 10, 2016

"Miracle worker! I was on amoxicillin for 5 days, went back to my GP as my symptoms were no better; if anything, the infection had spread. My GP swapped me over to doxycycline, and within 24 hours, I started to notice improvements. I'm on day 4 (7-day course), and today is the first day I've not had a fever or been coughing nonstop. The coughing is still quite persistent, but with this med, I'm hopeful I'll be okay very soon. Minor side effects for me: dizziness & headaches."

• Sen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

"I think the people doubting the effectiveness of doxycycline on their bronchitis either have a rare allergic reaction, aren't being diagnosed properly, or they're improperly associating their negative symptoms with the doxycycline. I've been taking one pill twice a day for the last 60 hours-every time on an empty stomach-and I've had absolutely no negative symptoms. Not even gastrointestinal. Been feeling better every day. The ones discouraging use are a loud minority."

• Uk ...
• November 23, 2017

"Had no issues with this antibiotic, currently taking a 7-day course for a chest infection, have noticed a difference, beforehand, I was unable to sleep and hadn't eaten in 4 days as all the coughing was making me throw up and keeping me awake. After the first 2 days of taking this, it calmed that right down, and I finally was able to get a good night's sleep and eat. I'm currently on day 4, the cough is still there, but not half as much, also not as aggressive. Ribs are no longer in agony from the coughing. Personally, I have had no side effects. I was told you have to take the tablet with a full glass of water, and I have done it both with and without food on my stomach, and no difference. Must just affect different people in different ways."

• bad...
• April 17, 2012

"Have been prescribed doxycycline for bronchitis, also have asthma and have been on Prednisone steroids alongside the antibiotics. Side effects experienced: increased urination, slow urine flow, severe kidney pain, headaches, stomach pain, yeast infection (male). Out of all the antibiotics ever in my system, these have the worst side effects. The chest infection has passed in 5 days."

• Tas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

"I was prescribed this for bronchitis. And even though it seems to help some with my throat, the side effects are not worth it! I’m on day three and have terrible nausea, the worst I’ve felt. My body feels absolutely horrible every time I take it. The vomiting started this morning. Will not be continuing."

• Not...
• March 10, 2017

"Ok, first off, whoever said to take with milk is an idiot. Taking too much calcium with this medicine as it bonds and makes the drug useless. Always take with food, the medicine will not make you nauseous. On day 3 of the 10-day course, I still feel like rubbish and cough regularly. But I can see improvement, this was my 2nd course of medicine, as the first failed. Despite what the person said about pneumonia, DON'T stop taking this, as it is usually one of the medicines you would take paired with something else to treat pneumonia. If you stop taking a medicine and the infection comes back, it will then be immune to the drug and all its brothers and sisters. 'Food for thought.'"

• Ali...
• December 15, 2017

"I had an awful sinus infection and bronchitis for over a week before going in to the doctor. It was so bad they prescribed me doxycycline instead of Z-Pak. Doxy worked within 48 hours, and I've been feeling great since taking it. I'm allergic to most antibiotics and have a sensitive stomach, but this didn't bother me as long as I took it with a couple crackers. No other side effects!"

• doe...
• January 12, 2011

Doxycycline "Was prescribed doxycycline HCL for bronchitis. Have been taking for 3 days now and no change in symptoms. I still cough so hard my head throbs so bad I want to pull it off. My daughter was just diagnosed with viral pneumonia in both lobes of her right lung, so maybe I don't actually have bronchitis."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2019

"I only took this doxycycline for 2 days out of the 10-day course I was prescribed for bronchitis. I had to stop. It made me so sick to my stomach. I tried taking it with and without food and at different times of the day. I understand this is a common side effect of the medication, but it was just too strong to handle."

• Sus...
• April 11, 2017

"On the third day of treatment at 2 pills per day, I started to feel better, then on the fourth day, I felt like it was getting bad again. I'm now going back to my regular doctor to try getting something that works. IMO, the doctors today are so very afraid of prescribing any antibiotics that will work that they are hurting their patients more than helping. I've got a compromised immune system due to cancer from 2009. I waited till I knew my own system wasn't going to heal itself before going into urgent care. Then I'm given doxycycline-a medicine that's for something that's easy to be rid of. Today's doctors worry about giving enough pills and strong enough pills because they fear overuse of them, meanwhile, people go around half sick!"

• Sup...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2015

"I have had what I originally thought might be pneumonia, then decided it was bronchitis. My doctor gave me one antibiotic, which didn't kill much of 'the bug', so he put me on tetracycline 100 mg twice a day. I immediately had some nausea, which I never have. Over the next three days, I developed, and still have: esophagitis, dyspepsia (heartburn), diarrhea, unusual headache, noticeable lack of appetite, and new onset lower back pain. In all fairness, I have several health issues, but these symptoms that I listed above are new, except for the last two, although this time the rate and severity of these symptoms are different. The drug seems to work well, I have almost always seen good results in my patients, but the side effects suck."

• TAK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2017

"Take with food (or a glass of milk) and do not lie down! I made the mistake of taking one without food and had the severe nausea that so many people mention here. Once I realized my mistake, I had a piece of toast and the nausea disappeared almost instantly. The information leaflet also says to stay in an upright position for 30 minutes after taking. When I forgot this and lay down straight after, I ended up with heartburn. As for the effectiveness, it doesn't hurt to breathe anymore, and my chest does feel a lot better. I've still got a productive cough, though, so I'm not sure that 7 days' worth is enough, but I'm a lot better than I was this time last week."

• Squ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

"Took 100 mg once per day for 6 days with 200 mg on the first day, and it has resulted in a major improvement, but having to go back to the doctors, as although improved, my chest is still not clear. No side effects for me at all."

• 987...
• December 30, 2017

"Just got this medication today for acute bronchitis. Was told specifically by the pharmacist to take on an empty stomach and only a small snack if GI upset. No eating for 1 hour afterward and wait two hours after eating to take a dose. Absolutely no dairy for two hours after the medication is taken or it will not work. Also, no iron supplements for 4 hours after the medication is taken."

• Ano...
• February 4, 2015

"I used doxycycline hyclate for my bronchitis. It really helped me get better faster, it even got rid of the few zits I had. The downfall is after I was done with my prescription, I broke out all over! My face, neck, and chest are all covered in acne, or it's a rash, I'm not sure... I've never had bumps this bad in my entire life!"

• Rai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2019

"I had tried this drug before in the past for bronchitis and had to stop on day 2 because of a headache, dizziness, and an overall feeling of being out of it. Yesterday, the doctor prescribed it to me again for bronchitis, 100 mg x 2 a day. Took the first pill last night and woke up to a pounding headache and feeling out of it again. Called the pharmacist, and he informed me that with these reactions, I should NOT take it again. There is a risk of cerebral hypertension that not a lot of people mention. If you are feeling dizzy with a headache on this medication, you should call your pharmacist and doctor just to be on the safe side. I wished I could have taken it as I started to see improvement in my symptoms of bronchitis the last time I took it within 2 doses. Guess I'll have to stick to the Z-Pak and hope it can knock this out of me."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2016

"On 10-5-16, my teen was given 11 doses of doxy, over 9 days, who has autoimmune disease/allergies, IgA deficiency since birth, by school clinic nurse. 2nd dose of different antibiotic in 30 days for unresolved sinus infection turned bronchitis. Nurse advised, in 10 years of administering, no problems, never not worked. My daughter is not well. Side effects made her sicker. I became alarmed when a short car ride caused motion sickness, weakness while shopping, all weekend she complained, 'Mom, something's not right. Something's wrong! My body's not right.' Symptoms included: headache, nausea, joint pain in hands, deep sore throat pain, still has congestion in chest, unusual tiredness. I couldn't get her to stay awake this morning!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2018

"I went to the doctor's the day after my trip on a plane because I woke up with a severe sore throat and could hardly swallow. He asked me if I was coughing, I said not yet, but I can't breathe too well. After the visit, he says I have acute bronchitis and prescribed doxycycline. The first day I had bad headaches, but Tylenol usually helps and it helped me sleep. The second day I started coughing and lots of green mucus (sorry that sounds awful), but I can now breathe. The only side effects I had are headaches and muscle spasms, and oh, my toes when I'm trying to sleep. I've had no stomach problems. I have to take them for 7 days and I will see how I feel. I have not been sick with the flu, cold, bronchitis, pneumonia for over 8 years, so this getting sick is terrible for me. I blame it on the plane ride."

• Ric...
• February 21, 2017

"I was prescribed this medication along with benzonatate for bronchitis. It says to take on an empty stomach. Which is crazy, it made me extremely sick and vomited. Definitely take it after eating. Took about 3 days to improve my condition."

• Bar...
• May 17, 2017

"Glad to know I'm not alone after reading all the reviews. My doctor prescribed this to treat bronchitis/possible pneumonia. Doc notes and prescription label never said anything about taking with food. The only thing the doc said was to stay out of the sun and avoid caffeine. Horrible stomach churning, major dry heaving every single time after taking this crazy pill twice a day. For 10 days, I dreaded the nauseous, nausea, disgusting feeling. After all that, I'm still sick. Whomever created this pill is crazy, and so is my doctor for prescribing this to me. Amoxicillin has been fine in the past, worst experience with a pill ever. Does the vomiting mean I'm allergic to doxycycline?"