Doxycycline: Can I Start WHILE In India ???

googieschlot · Dec 7th, 2005, 05:47

Hi -- this is Greg and I've just gotten my prescription for Doxycycline filled. I'm pretty sure there was a mess-up because the pharmacy said that it WAS covered under my insurance so I got a sixty-day supply for three dollars here in New York. I didn't know that it would be covered and would be so inexpensive, I was concerned about the side effects, and I am assuming that since the first part of my trip will be in relatively northern areas that don't have too many mosquitos in January, that I could pretend that my India trip didn't really "start" until I had been there a few days -- for these reasons I got less doxycycline that I would technically need for a five-and-a-half-week stay. Does anyone know if for any reason I really DO need to start the medication BEFORE I go to India or can't I just start taking it a few days before I go to the eastern/southeastern parts where there WOULD be mosquitos in February?

I appreciate anybody's thoughts --

Greg in New York

Casey · Dec 7th, 2005, 06:13

I started my doxy when I arrived in India. I switched from Mefloquin to doxy, however, and had already taken two pills. If you start taking your doxy from your supply you can pick up some while in India to cover the remainder of your trip rather than skipping it at the beginning.

cyberhippie · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:37

Start with the doxy treatment 2 days before you go to India this will ensure you've built up the drug in your system before arriving in a Malaria area!!

jyotirmoy · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:55

Ch are you sure Doxy prevents Malaria? I had a chat with my doctor friend recently he doesnt advise Doxy unless required to handle certain infections. Seeing Doxy posts & other health related issues I requested my friend to become a member here.

cyberhippie · Dec 7th, 2005, 12:03

I'm absolutely sure, it's recommended by the WHO and several other medical sites!!
My mum and dads doctor in the UK also recommended!
I'll be using it myself this time around!!
Here's a link! Malaria

vargoje3 · Dec 9th, 2005, 07:28

I just recieved 120 pills of doxy this afternoon from my local pharmacist. I'll be in Southern India and the Andamans for 4 months. The doctor told me to start taking it 2 days before and 4 weeks after i get back from India just to make sure the bug isnt in your system after you get back.

The Chosen One · Dec 9th, 2005, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Ch are you sure Doxy prevents Malaria? I had a chat with my doctor friend recently he doesnt advise Doxy unless required to handle certain infections. Seeing Doxy posts & other health related issues I requested my friend to become a member here.

yep, it is a very common malaria drug prescribed for travelers

sahib · Dec 9th, 2005, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by googieschlot

Hi -- this is Greg and I've just gotten my prescription for Doxycycline filled. I'm pretty sure there was a mess-up because the pharmacy said that it WAS covered under my insurance so I got a sixty-day supply for three dollars here in New York. --

Greg in New York

In canada I had to pay almost one dollar per pill for Doxi - why so cheap I wonder
eric

edwardseco · Dec 10th, 2005, 00:45

That's funny, I get mine shipped in advance by air letter by my relations. However, I base out of an area near a lake and..

vargoje3 · Dec 12th, 2005, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahib

In canada I had to pay almost one dollar per pill for Doxi - why so cheap I wonder
eric

Get some Health Insurance, or a better one then you have now. I got 120 pills for 9 bucks, enouph for a 4 month stay and 4 weeks after i get back.

Dec 7th, 2005, 05:47	#1
googieschlot Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 19	Doxycycline: Can I Start WHILE In India ??? Hi -- this is Greg and I've just gotten my prescription for Doxycycline filled. I'm pretty sure there was a mess-up because the pharmacy said that it WAS covered under my insurance so I got a sixty-day supply for three dollars here in New York. I didn't know that it would be covered and would be so inexpensive, I was concerned about the side effects, and I am assuming that since the first part of my trip will be in relatively northern areas that don't have too many mosquitos in January, that I could pretend that my India trip didn't really "start" until I had been there a few days -- for these reasons I got less doxycycline that I would technically need for a five-and-a-half-week stay. Does anyone know if for any reason I really DO need to start the medication BEFORE I go to India or can't I just start taking it a few days before I go to the eastern/southeastern parts where there WOULD be mosquitos in February? I appreciate anybody's thoughts -- Greg in New York Last edited by googieschlot : Dec 7th, 2005 at 05:49. Reason: I need to clarify something here....

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Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	I started my doxy when I arrived in India. I switched from Mefloquin to doxy, however, and had already taken two pills. If you start taking your doxy from your supply you can pick up some while in India to cover the remainder of your trip rather than skipping it at the beginning.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Start with the doxy treatment 2 days before you go to India this will ensure you've built up the drug in your system before arriving in a Malaria area!!

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,659	Ch are you sure Doxy prevents Malaria? I had a chat with my doctor friend recently he doesnt advise Doxy unless required to handle certain infections. Seeing Doxy posts & other health related issues I requested my friend to become a member here.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	I'm absolutely sure, it's recommended by the WHO and several other medical sites!! My mum and dads doctor in the UK also recommended! I'll be using it myself this time around!! Here's a link! Malaria

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vargoje3 Fishing Master Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 177	I just recieved 120 pills of doxy this afternoon from my local pharmacist. I'll be in Southern India and the Andamans for 4 months. The doctor told me to start taking it 2 days before and 4 weeks after i get back from India just to make sure the bug isnt in your system after you get back.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,142	That's funny, I get mine shipped in advance by air letter by my relations. However, I base out of an area near a lake and..

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