ocdiver1
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I am surprized the physicians at your place do not consider Doxycycline being part of their antimalarial toolbox. In Europe it is one of the two most frequent prescriptions with Malarone (Lariam is less prescribed due to heavy side effects).
The question I have is that DoxyC was supposed to enhance photosensitivity and to carry skin reaction under sun light (something which is hard to avoid spending a week on the equator), have you experienced any of these issues or do you den to the darkest corner of the hold as soon as you're back on the boat?
I know that photosensitivity is always noted as the most major side affect...I've never had that problem and didn't alter my sun exposure while taking it...I am fairly dark skinned though to begin with