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WHAT IS THE CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR TAKING TIME RELEASED DOXYCYCLINE AND WHY?

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To prevent a stomach and a food pipe irritation, each time I take a 100mg time released Doxycycline (1 in am and 1 in pm - must be 12 hours apart) a pharmacist told me to stay upright for two or more hours. The reason for this is because sometimes it takes longer for time released to release fully. Is this correct?

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It is indeed correct.

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Thank you.

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Yes, and most doctors today also tell you to take a probiotic to keep the good gut flora going. Don't take a probiotic right away, wait 3 hours at last and take a good brand to help with that issue.

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