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Is doxycycline prescribed for 14 days?

2017-07-13 05:08:12
My current doctor prescribed it for 14 days for my vaginal infection. My last doctor only prescribed it for 7 days when i had it last year. Should i take all 14? Won't i overdose?
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If you get repeated infections (pid) the dose is for 14 days so that complete eradication can occur . don't worry.

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