Minocycline

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Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

What is Minocycline used for? ## Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; acne; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems. It can also be used to eliminate bacteria from your nose and throat that may cause meningitis (swelling of tissues around the brain) in others, even though you may not have an infection. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Please note however, that antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Minocycline Details I hope this info helps!

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Last week I thought I had a mosquito bite on my arm. The next day the area around my arm was swollen and red, later that day the redness had spread rapidly. I went to the hospital they diagnosed me with cellulitis and prescribed me minocycline. I have been taking it for the last 6 days. Yesterday I started feeling feverish nautious with aches and pain. I went to the hospital they diagnosed me with bronchitis abx tx. I was prescribed zithromax. My question is can I mix the 2 medicines (minocyline & zithromax)? If not what are the side effects? Thank you. ## They can be taken together, with the approval of your physician. But the FDA warns that you may experience more severe side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea, according to FDA reports. Has your doctor told you take b...

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I was recently prescribed Minocycline for some cystic acne, I ended up in the ER with a severe allergic reaction that required more than 1 injection of epinephrine. I'm aware that I have a sulfa allergy but has anyone ever heard of Minocycline causing an allergic reaction for those who have sulfa allergies? Is Minocycline safe to take if you have a sulfa allergy? I need serious responses only please! ## These allergies may not necessarily be related, according to NIH reports, those who are allergic to one medication, or substance, often find others that they are also allergic to, and must avoid in the future. What type of allergic symptoms did you experience? I am assuming they must have been severe, if they resorted to epinephrine, instead of just Benadryl/Diphenhydramine. We were ...

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I was put on this drug for upper respiratory infection and had a horrible reaction to it. It is almost 6 months now and I am still fighting sores all over my mouth and tongue. Is there any treatment for these sores, they erunpt and almost make me feel sick all over. ## what is it ## Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Jojo, have you checked with your doctor to see if the sores are from the Minocycline? It is odd that you would still be experiencing them months after taking it. What other symptoms did you experience?

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What effect does minocycline have psychologically? I heard of kids abusing it before at our local school? ## Hello, Aman! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic, so it really has no psychological effects. I would suspect that they are just abusing it, because they 'think' it's doing something. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm having to switch from minocycline to amox/clav for a skin infection. I've heard that minocycline can reduce the effectiveness of amox/clav. How long do you have to wait after taking minocycline to start amox/clav? ## That interaction is a risk when they are taken together, according to NIH reports. Thus, just switching out from one to the other, at the next dosing time, should be fine, unless your pharmacist instructs otherwise. The FDA lists the typical side effects of most antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Minocycline Hydrochloride

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline Hydrochloride

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline Hydrochloride

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline Hydrochloride

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

Minocycline Hydrochloride

Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia.[2][5] It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline.[2][5] It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis.[5][6] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[2][6]...

antibiotic that is related to minocycline but starts with a "s" Is used for acne and is expensive. ## That would be something in the Tetracycline class, but I am not finding anything that begins with an S. Here's a link to more information on antibiotics in this class, maybe you'll see one listed that you'll recognize? Do you have any other information on it?

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medication ## Solodyn contains the active ingredient Minocycline, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and mouth sores. Learn more Solodyn details here. Are there any questions or concerns?

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for acne? ## Solodyn contains the active ingredient Minocycline, this is a tetracycline class antibiotic and yes, it is commonly used to treat acne. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more about his medication here: Do you have any other questions?

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novolin insulinN & R coreg warfarin minocycline foresamide potassium allpurinol welchol prevacid ## I tried taking meds as ordered, and became weaker by the day. Doc changed me from Diovan HCT to Coreg for high blood pressure, but I am concerned that I dont get the low blood sugars now and am not using insulin best results. but the perscription says not to quit taking with out the Doctors knowledge. I need to know if i need a new doctor or drop some meds

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