Vibramycin
® (
doxycycline) is a medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, prevent or treat
anthrax infections, and prevent
malaria. However, because the drug is not suitable for everyone, make sure to review the prescribing information on the medication before starting treatment with Vibramycin.
For example, you may not be able to take Vibramycin if you have certain medical conditions, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or frequent
yeast infections. Also, you may not be able to safely use it if you are currently taking certain medications (including some vitamins, herbal supplements, and non-prescription medicines).
Vibramycin comes in the form of capsules and an oral suspension (liquid). It is typically taken once or twice a day. Although most people do not experience problems with this medicine, Vibramycin can cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
(Click Vibramycin for a more in-depth look at this drug. This article discusses how Vibramycin works, lists possible side effects, and offers some general tips on when and how to take this medication.)
