Doxycycline
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From: YBBN
Doxycycline
Hey guys,
I was prescribed doxycycline a while ago as a pill I could take daily to combat acne, by a doctor.
Now what i'm asking, (Bearing in mind i haven't touched the pills since I started flying, due to possible side effects) is, would it be safe to take the pills while being a pilot/doing training etc.?
The only side effect i've been told is that skin is more sensitive to light.
Thanks!
I was prescribed doxycycline a while ago as a pill I could take daily to combat acne, by a doctor.
Now what i'm asking, (Bearing in mind i haven't touched the pills since I started flying, due to possible side effects) is, would it be safe to take the pills while being a pilot/doing training etc.?
The only side effect i've been told is that skin is more sensitive to light.
Thanks!
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From: gone surfin'
It's frowned upon to give advice regarding specific treatments, for obvious reasons.
You should, of course, contact the relevant aviation medical authority.
I would be very surprised if this drug would cause an issue, its frequently used as a safer alternative for malaria prophylaxis.
You should, of course, contact the relevant aviation medical authority.
I would be very surprised if this drug would cause an issue, its frequently used as a safer alternative for malaria prophylaxis.
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From: LHR/Surrey
Without wanting to give specific advice etc.. I have CAA Class I with doxycycline (and then changed to lymecycline) .. all of that family are fine I was told - as usual what they really care about is what the condition being treated is.
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From: Godzone
I would be very surprised if this drug (Doxycycline) would cause an issue, its frequently used as a safer alternative for malaria prophylaxis.
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From: Northumbria
I have spent months on Doxy (100mg daily) as an anti-malarial. It is a drug recommended for pilots and divers in drug resistant malarial zones.
I realise you are probably not taking the Doxy for anti-malarial purposes but I have also spent a few months on Larium/Mefloquine (when not flying) and can see why pilots should not take it! Everyone I know who was taking Larium suffered side affects to a greater or lesser degree but which were cumulative over time. The side affects were exciting but surreal nightmares/dreams, sleeping badly, behaving in a paranoid and frankly mad way and having very poor memory. I do not plan to ever take it again.
The photosensitivity with Doxy does not prevent you getting a tan but you will burn more easily - so be careful (a bit like being a Scot!).
I realise you are probably not taking the Doxy for anti-malarial purposes but I have also spent a few months on Larium/Mefloquine (when not flying) and can see why pilots should not take it! Everyone I know who was taking Larium suffered side affects to a greater or lesser degree but which were cumulative over time. The side affects were exciting but surreal nightmares/dreams, sleeping badly, behaving in a paranoid and frankly mad way and having very poor memory. I do not plan to ever take it again.
The photosensitivity with Doxy does not prevent you getting a tan but you will burn more easily - so be careful (a bit like being a Scot!).
