 [ Symptoms ] i was given doxycycline hyclate for acne and have been having an increase in urinary flow should i stop taking it  i read that this is a serious side effect and am concerned about what this may portend [ Disease ] i have not experienced this particular side effect with any of my patients taking doxycycline for acne so before stopping you should consult the medical provider who is treating you for patient specific advice keep in mind that there may be other reasons for the change in your urinary frequency