Doxycycline and Keratitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Keratitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Doxycycline (doxycycline hyclate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Zometa, and have Postoperative wound infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Keratitis when taking Doxycycline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 57,458 people who have side effects when taking Doxycycline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Doxycycline?

Doxycycline has active ingredients of doxycycline hyclate. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 60,866 Doxycycline users. Check the latest studies of Doxycycline.

What is Keratitis?

Keratitis (eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed) is found to be associated with 417 drugs and 835 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Keratitis.

On Jul, 18, 2026

57,458 people reported to have side effects when taking Doxycycline.
Among them, 51 people (0.09%) have Keratitis.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Doxycycline when they have Keratitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Keratitis when taking Doxycycline? *

female: 87.76 %
male: 12.24 %

What is the age of people who have Keratitis when taking Doxycycline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Doxycycline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Keratitis? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 25 people, 49.02%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 23 people, 45.10%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 22 people, 43.14%
Onychomadesis (a periodic idiopathic shedding of the nails): 21 people, 41.18%
Ulcerative Keratitis (ulcerative inflammation of the cornea): 16 people, 31.37%
Pain: 11 people, 21.57%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 21.57%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 11 people, 21.57%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 11 people, 21.57%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 19.61%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Postoperative Wound Infection: 21 people, 41.18%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 17 people, 33.33%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 8 people, 15.69%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 15.69%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 15.69%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 8 people, 15.69%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 15.69%
Psychotic Disorder: 8 people, 15.69%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 15.69%
Fever: 8 people, 15.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on doxycycline hyclate (the active ingredients of Doxycycline) and Doxycycline (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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