Question about a medication?

Question

ive been given doxycycline capsules, trouble is i can swallow them! can i go to the chemist and change them for a liquid or do i need to go back to my doctor and ask for them?

OR can i takethe powder out of the capsule and mix it with a drink and take it that way?

i was perscribed them because i had a miscarriage and i have remainin tissue inside

Answer 1

Talk to the pharmacist about your options.  He can tell you if he can mix them or you can break them open.  He can also help you get a new script if that is needed.  Pharmacists are way too under used.  They are typically very helpful and knowledgeable.

Edit:

In a quick search I found that there are some forms of this medication made into time release capsules that CAN NOT be broken open.  So make sure you talk to your pharmacist before you do that.