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Posted 5/25/2017 2:22 PM (GMT -5)
Right now I'm on Samento, Doxy, Tin. I have a vacation involving a birthday celebration this summer which will involve sun and probably some drinks (definitely drinks for the others).

I assume Samento isn't a problem to continue?

How many days after stopping doxy and tin is sun and/or drinking safe?

Don't get me wrong - I'm not a big drinker luckily, but I would like to have a glass of wine or something on the special occasion.
Posted 5/25/2017 2:30 PM (GMT -5)
I can't comment on the Samento.


I am fair skinned and had burned on it (doxy) after a very short time in the sun when I first started taking it.

I stopped doxy only two days before a summer vacation...and I was fine. No burns.

I think the half-life is something like 16 hours.

I think you will have to be cautious - even if you do stop a few days ahead...plenty of sun-screen and test it out with small amounts of time first....like 5 or 10 minutes. (It was very quick when I burned on it. the backs of my hands were red and little itchy bumps)
Posted 5/25/2017 2:39 PM (GMT -5)
Another question...do I need to get back on the meds gradually or resume where I left off?

Thanks Girlie! I'm thinking sunscreen and a big floppy hat should help.

I think tinizadole is the bigger concern for alcohol. It seems like the half life is short for most meds. I'm also debating taking the meds with me and just stopping for 2 or 3 days in the middle of the trip.
Posted 5/25/2017 3:13 PM (GMT -5)
I think if it's a week or less - then you should be able to resume with the doses you were on.

The alcohol - same - if you stop a few days prior I'm thinking it should be ok.
Posted 5/25/2017 3:17 PM (GMT -5)
Stop Tini two or three day before having a drink. Not all people get an antibuse like reaction, but be on the safe side. I could wash tini down with a drink and had no effects.

To restart, jump back in to where you left off should be fine. Just give a few days after your last drink to re-start tini.
Posted 5/25/2017 7:31 PM (GMT -5)
I have light skin (not exactly fair, but light) and was on Doxy during a trip to the beach for a few days recently. I did not burn, but I feel like I got color faster than I would have normally. If it was me, I'd probably do sunscreen, a hat, and try to take breaks from the sun periodically.
Posted 5/26/2017 8:32 AM (GMT -5)
Very helpful. Thanks!
Posted 5/26/2017 11:25 AM (GMT -5)
/www.drugs.com/answers/how-long-does-doxycycline-stay-in-your-body-after-63865.html

This article says 5 days for the doxy to get out of your body.
Posted 5/27/2017 7:55 AM (GMT -5)
Maybe I'll take the whole week off then. I want to give my body a break from the antiobiotics.
Posted 5/27/2017 10:35 AM (GMT -5)
Be sure to take them with you though - as you may find a week without treatment may be too much and symptoms may return too strongly for you to enjoy any part of your vacation. Needing to stay out of the sun would be better than missing the whole vacation because you feel so horrible. Also, be sure to take your detoxing items with you so that you can detox if needed. Or, be prepared to buy the things you need when you get to your destination.

Being prepared is a huge step towards enjoying my time out, so I always go prepared for things like that.
Posted 5/27/2017 1:28 PM (GMT -5)
Good idea Traveler. Especially since I never know what to expect these days.
Posted 5/29/2017 11:59 AM (GMT -5)
From PeteZa's link it seems 5 days for doxy and I found a link about tini and that one is 3 days. I'll ask the dr when I go back too, but I really wouldn't mind a break if my body can handle it. I have another vacation towards the end of summer, so if he thinks there is any chance I'll be done by then (wishful thinking) then I'll stay with the meds and not take a break for the first vacation.
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