Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Reviews
3.2
1953 Reviews
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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5
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Side Effects
High
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
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16%
1
15%

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November 20, 2006

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hives, swollen fingers, swollen feet, headaches

I woke up this morning with hives all over my entire body. This was at 6am. It is now 12pm and they are still getting worse. Face, chest, neck, back, stomach, thighs, butt, legs, feet. My fingers are swollen. The bottoms of my feet are swollen. It's really bad and I may have these symptoms for 5 days. My throat has not closed off, but everyone keeps telling me that it may and that I will need to call 911. I did have some chest pain a few days ago. This medication is totally not worth the side effects. I just wanted a quick fix and now I am totally regretting it.
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November 13, 2006

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nothing is worth eye surgery permanent damage and 7 months of being very very sick and 4 spinal taps manufacture needs to change drug labels and get the word out to docs who prescribe this drug

Cons:

if you are experiencing headaches please get help from doc or opthamologist this drug can cause a swollen opti nerve even can loose sight don't take any side effects for granted

drug warnings on the labeling need to be redone not telling enough
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