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Topic: doxy vs. biaxin, sunburn

JimMet
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Member # 7787

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I was on doxycycline for seven months. It made me extremely sun-sensitive. In short, I burned to a crisp even with 40+ SPF sun protection.

Three weeks ago, I switched to biaxin. It's controlling the Lyme well, but I'm wondering if I'm going to have the same problem with sunburn when warm weather returns. Any comments?

Thanks.

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bettyg
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Jim, here is NIH's medlineplus link. User friendly for illnesses & meds...biaxin.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/
medmaster/a692005.html#precautions

FYI, doxy is the culprit. I've been on doxy & biaxin since 8-04; still on them. Doxy effects my eyes terribly, and I cover up well when outdoors...NO EXPOSED SKIN including my face.

Use caution; plan on it being like doxy BUT I don't feel it will for you. Cover up when driving.

Talk to you pharmacist about this too.
Best wishes.

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mlkeen
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Member # 1260

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You should be fine with biaxin outside.

We switched from tetra( similar to doxy) to biaxin on the week-ends we were going sailing without issues. My son was a lifeguard and on biaxin. Now that is a scarey thought a lymie as a life guard.

Sun screen doesn't seem to help with the sun sensitivity from doxy. I found covering was best for me.

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groovy2
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6304

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Hi Jim

Read my post Titled --Doxi and Sun --
I just upped it--Jay--

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