Doxycycline and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with doxycycline.
Doxycycline Alcohol (Ethanol)
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Doxycycline Multivitamins With Minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
Iron can bind to doxycycline in the gastrointestinal tract, which may prevent their absorption into the bloodstream and possibly reduce their effectiveness. To avoid or minimize the interaction, iron-containing medications and doxycycline should preferably be taken at least three to four hours apart in most cases. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, or if you have trouble separating the dosing times. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Doxycycline drug interactions
There are 235 drug interactions with doxycycline.
Doxycycline disease interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with doxycycline which include:
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Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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