I started taking Doxycycline for acne a few months ago. My dermatologist originally suggested I take it with food and in doing so, I had no trouble with taking it. However, as time went by, my stomach and esophagus started burning, even with food...kinda like I had swallowed...oh, what is that minty stuff you rub on sore muscles?...Icy Hot or Biofreeze. The burn only happened when I took the Doxycycline originally. Now, the burning happens sometimes when I eat, no matter the food.

What I believe has happened is that the Doxycycline very slowly irritated my stomach until, even with food, the dose caused the burning. Last week, the burning was so bad that I even considered the ER! I have an appointment with my surgeon next week (wish it were sooner) and my guess is that I'll end up with an Endoscopy. I also have an appointment with my dermatologist, so I hope we can get this figured out.

So, long story short...anyone else had this kind of problem???

Thanks everyone!

Kelley

I've never taken doxycycline, but I work with animals and I know in animals it has to be taken with food and especially in cats followed with water to wash it down because it can cause esophageal strictures and maybe erosions. Not sure if it applies to your case, but since your dr suggested you take it with food, I assume the same is true with people.