Doxycycline Hyclate

Medically Reviewed by HaVy Ngo, Pharm.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 21, 2022

Common Questions


Common Questions about Doxycycline Hyclate


When can I drink alcohol after stopping doxycycline?

It is safe to consume alcohol 48 hours after stopping doxycycline. Alcohol does not reduce the effectiveness or increase the side effects of doxycycline. You can even drink alcohol while taking this medication, unlike other antibiotics such as metronidazole or Bactrim, where you should altogether avoid alcohol. 



Does doxycycline make me tired?

By itself, Doxycycline does not make you tired or drowsy. If you take doxycycline to treat an infection, you are probably tired and may have a fever from the infection.



Can doxycycline treat a UTI?

Yes. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat urinary tract infections along with other infections.



Does doxycycline cause a yeast infection?

Yes. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat urinary tract infections along with other infections.



What is the price of Doxycycline Hyclate without insurance?

Without insurance, Doxycycline Hyclate can be as high as $109.99 (generic), but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $13.28 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. 



What is the price of Doxycycline Hyclate with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Doxycycline Hyclate—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Doxycycline Hyclate. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.