Doxycycline — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Doryx)
Drug Class: Tetracycline antibiotic
Broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used for bacterial infections, acne, rosacea, Lyme disease, and malaria prevention. Also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Nutrients That Doxycycline May Deplete
Long-term use of Doxycycline is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Potassium
- Thiamine
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Folate
Common Side Effects of Doxycycline
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Sun sensitivity
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Esophageal irritation
- Yeast infections
- C. difficile risk
Key Drug Interactions — Doxycycline
Doxycycline has 9 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Isotretinoin (Accutane)
- Penicillin antibiotics
- Iron supplements
- Antacids
- Warfarin
- Oral contraceptives
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Doxycycline deplete nutrients?
Yes. Doxycycline has been associated with depletion of Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Doxycycline deplete?
Doxycycline is associated with lower levels of: Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Doxycycline?
Common side effects associated with Doxycycline include: Nausea; Diarrhea; Sun sensitivity; Vomiting; Rash.
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