Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as respiratory and sexually-transmitted infections. It is used to treat acne based on both its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Doxycycline is taken orally. Consult with a doctor to find out what form and specific dosage will work best for you.

Doxycycline can sometimes cause nausea, stomach upset or diarrhea. Generally this medicine is taken without food, however, you may take it with food to minimize nausea if required (this may decrease the effectiveness of the drug). 

If severe nausea or diarrhea, please discontinue the drug and speak to a physician. Doxycycline can rarely cause photosensitivity or rash in the sun, so please cover up and use sunscreen.

Doxycycline should not be used if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting a doctor.

Do not use this medication for longer than three months without consulting a doctor about ongoing use.

Doxycycline is generally not used in children, other than in  select scenarios permitted by a doctor.

Studies have found that taking Doxycycline can potentially interact with alcohol. For this reason you should be wary of drinking alcohol if taking Doxycycline.

Doxycycline should not be used if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting a doctor. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the potential risks.

No, you cannot get doxycycline over the counter. This antibiotic, like all oral antibiotics, is only available in Canada with a prescription. This is because there are risks associated with taking antibiotics when they aren’t actually needed or not taking your complete course of antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor. There may also be contraindications that make it inadvisable to take doxycycline, which a doctor will be able to assess. You can get a doxycycline prescription through a licensed healthcare practitioner. If you have a family doctor, they will be able to prescribe it to you. A walk-in clinic can also provide doxycycline prescriptions. The easiest way to get a prescription is through an online healthcare provider like Felix. Your prescription will still be written by a licensed healthcare practitioner, as is legally required in Canada, but you don’t have to visit them in person to get it. Instead, you can set up an online consultation, provide the necessary information about your medical history and anything else that may be relevant, and get your prescription without having to leave your home.

Yes, you need a prescription for doxycycline in Canada. While it is a widely taken antibiotic and it is generally very safe, it does come with a small chance of side effects like all medications do. To ensure that you’re aware of the side effects and that it’s a suitable choice for you, a healthcare practitioner needs to assess your unique situation and write you a prescription. The good news is since it’s such a commonly used antibiotic, it’s easy to obtain the necessary prescription. You can either talk to your family doctor, a relevant specialist, a walk-in clinic doctor, or an online healthcare provider such as Felix. Unlike the other options, you don’t have to visit an office if you choose Felix. You can just schedule your online visit to share the necessary information about your situation and health history, get your prescription, and order doxycycline to be delivered right to your door. Even if you already have a prescription from elsewhere, you can have it transferred to Felix for free so you can order doxycycline online instead of needing to go to a pharmacy.

Yes, you can buy doxycycline online by getting a prescription and having it delivered through an online healthcare provider like Felix. Rather than having to go to the doctor to get a prescription, then to the pharmacy to get your prescription filled, you can skip all those visits and get your medication right through Felix. You do need to have a prescription, which requires speaking to a licensed healthcare practitioner who can take your medical history and other factors into account, but with Felix, that can be done securely and comfortably without having to leave your home. All you have to do is set up an online visit, where you can share information about your situation on your own time. Your visit will be reviewed by a healthcare practitioner within 24 hours, and they can then write your prescription based on the information you provided. In Canada, prescriptions can only be filled by registered pharmacists. This used to mean that the only way to access prescription drugs was with in-person visits which can eat up a lot of time. Felix works with registered pharmacists so it’s possible to get your doxycycline prescription filled online quickly and easily.