Hi all! Haven't been on in awhile. Hope everyone is doing well!
We are going to Florida the day after Christmas. My 14 yr old son is on doxy. I think it's 400mg a day.
Our llmd said to stop it while in Florida. But does anyone know how long it takes to leave your system?
Like should I stop it now since we leave in 2 weeks? Wait a week? Or what do you think?
Thanks! Amy
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
Seems like it took more than a week for the doxy to leave my system.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I'd say it took at least 10 days or so before I wasn't susceptible to sunburn when I went off for the summer.
Posted by Amy C (Member # 19297) on :
Thanks maybe I should do it this weekend then? It will be 2 weeks before. Anyone else know?
Posted by springshowers (Member # 19863) on :
Doxy Half life is 18 to 24 hours..
So no need to do it so far ahead if look at this scientifically. I would say 3 days would the max I would think about myself.
Posted by coltman (Member # 21272) on :
Well does he actually get sunburns on doxy? - I took doxy in mid of summer (400 mg) and was fine - but I do not get sunburns usually (I been lifeguard one summer and stayed whole day under sun ,no sunscreen, no nothing -never got sunburns, just crazy tan)
Posted by Amy C (Member # 19297) on :
Thanks! Maybe I can wait until a week before.
Coltman, Not sure cause he has only taken it since October. I got really bad sun burn on it though! He hs very fair skin and burns very easy.
He takes 2 antibiotics so we are just going to stop this one until we get home. I may have him go back on his biaxin during this time.
Posted by Paula 007 (Member # 8002) on :
I'd talk to his doc and ask the question.
I live in Florida and take Doxy. I use sunscreen.
My doxy burn was last year in PA in the winter when it was zero degrees and snowing. Got my hand burned badly during a car ride. Should've taken my sunscreen!
Enjoy Florida!
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
I went to FL a few weeks ago and I am on doxy. I didn't stay in the sun long at a time, wore long sleeves and pants, a big hat and sun screen, etc. I didn't have a problem.
It was chilly so wearing long sleeves and long pants wasn't a problem either.
If you doc recommends getting off then I would go with that.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
If you can't access your dr to ask ... call a pharmacist.
Posted by Amy C (Member # 19297) on :
LLMD just said a few days. I was just worried that wasn't long enough. I thought it took me longer when I got off mine. Had a few bad burns when I was on it.
Posted by thomasx (Member # 13431) on :
Amy, I stopped Doxy about five days before going to Disney. I was fine. My doc had mentioned it stays in your system for a number of weeks, but I didn't have a problem.
Posted by Ocean (Member # 3496) on :
Hey Amy,
I was wondering how you are doing lately...hadn't seen you around. I have no idea of the answer to your question, but your LLMD should know.
Are you still seeing the LLMD in WI??
Take care,
Ocean
Posted by Amy C (Member # 19297) on :
Hi! Yes we are still seeing the LLMD in WI. How about you?
He took me of doxy when I went there in July. I had a severe burn on my arms from driving there.
He said to take him off it while in FL. He is very fair skin and burns easily anyways. Even with sunscreen. So I am definetly doing it. Just not sure how soon I should?
I am good. Haven't been on much. Usually on facebook. Do you go on there?
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :