Q. What dermatologic side effects can a patient have if he takes Doxycycline before going out in the sun?

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Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects. Photosensitivity or sensitivity to light exposure, manifested by an exaggerated sunburn reaction, has been observed in some individuals who have taken the tablet Doxycycline. If you are likely to be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light, photosensitivity can occur. So, Doxycycline should be discontinued at the first evidence of skin red rashes or erythema. Besides this, photoonycholysis has also been reported in patients receiving Doxycycline. Besides photosensitivity, this medicine could cause multiple adverse effects on other organ systems.

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Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Experience: 27 + Yrs

Infectious Diseases

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