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

Summary:

Meningitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Doxycycline (doxycycline hyclate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gabapentin, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Meningitis 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 60,868 Doxycycline users. Check the latest studies of Doxycycline.

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges) is found to be associated with 651 drugs and 884 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Meningitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

57,458 people reported to have side effects when taking Doxycycline.
Among them, 68 people (0.12%) have Meningitis.

Among these 68 people:

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

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

female: 54.39 %
male: 45.61 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Doxycycline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Meningitis? *

Rashes (redness): 30 people, 44.12%
Back Pain: 26 people, 38.24%
Diarrhea: 23 people, 33.82%
Pain: 23 people, 33.82%
Joint Pain: 22 people, 32.35%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 21 people, 30.88%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 21 people, 30.88%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 21 people, 30.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 30.88%
Depression: 21 people, 30.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 27.94%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 10 people, 14.71%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 4 people, 5.88%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 5.88%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 5.88%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 3 people, 4.41%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 4.41%
Back Pain: 3 people, 4.41%
Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain): 3 people, 4.41%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 4.41%

* 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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