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Antibiotics are making me feel sick, any tips on making it feel better?

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Yourinmyspot · 15/06/2022 09:35

I just feel nauseous on them, I’ve not been sick but I only just started them yesterday. Has anyone got any tips on lessening the nausea?

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endofthelinefinally · 15/06/2022 09:37

Are you taking them with food? As long as the instructions aren't to take them on an empty stomach, it is better to take them with a meal. What sort are they?

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Yourinmyspot · 15/06/2022 10:10

Yes I have taken them after food as no specific instructions not to. They are doxycycline.

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endofthelinefinally · 15/06/2022 10:41

Oh. Those are really unpleasant. I think you just have to plod on but let your gp know if you start being sick.

TheVolturi · 15/06/2022 10:54

Peppermint tea is fabulous at treating nausea. And you could try sucking a mint.

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Yourinmyspot · 15/06/2022 10:59

endofthelinefinally · 15/06/2022 10:41

Oh. Those are really unpleasant. I think you just have to plod on but let your gp know if you start being sick.

Thanks, I don’t think I’ve had these before I have got to take one twice a day for 2 weeks so hopefully it wears off a bit.

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Yourinmyspot · 15/06/2022 10:59

TheVolturi · 15/06/2022 10:54

Peppermint tea is fabulous at treating nausea. And you could try sucking a mint.

Thanks I will try that.

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EduCated · 15/06/2022 11:00

When I had some that really made me nauseous, taking them with a big glass of milk really helped.

Tinysarah1985 · 16/06/2022 14:42

The first few days arw usually the worst. I had them a few years ago. Never sick but for the first 3 days my stomach was like a washing machine, constantly churning. The nurse told me you can tolerate them then you can tolerate anything!

Afterfire · 16/06/2022 15:00

Be careful that when you take doxycycline that you stay standing or sitting upright for at least half an hour after taking them as they can cause excess stomach acid (which may be what’s making you feel sick) to the point it can actually burn your throat.

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Yourinmyspot · 16/06/2022 18:24

Thanks I’d read that in the instructions and make sure I take them with a full glass of water and stay upright for an hour.

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nocoolnamesleft · 16/06/2022 19:17

Eurgh. Doxycycline always gives me horrendous nausea. Does help to never take it on an empty stomach.

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Yourinmyspot · 17/06/2022 11:35

nocoolnamesleft · 16/06/2022 19:17

Eurgh. Doxycycline always gives me horrendous nausea. Does help to never take it on an empty stomach.

I’ve found they are a bit better on a full stomach so I have one after my breakfast and one at 9 pm. They are evenly spaced then. Though forgot to take last nights until bedtime so had to stay up another hour! Only another 10 and a bit days to go…

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AllLopsided · 17/06/2022 23:40

Could you ask your doctor for some anti-nausea meds? I use cyclizine anyway, but you could get Stugeron over the counter, or ask doctor for metoclopramide. Or something to protect your stomach if it's acid, like esomeprazole? You shouldn't have to suffer!

mrsmacmc · 17/06/2022 23:47

I find having sour sweets helps with the antibiotic nausea. Also helps with the furry tongue feeling 🤢 feel better soon OP I've got 4 days left of hefty dose antibiotics ❤️

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