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I believe i am having an allegic reaction to minocycline 50mg 2x daily. can i get thru the itching on my own now that i stopped taking it friday ?

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Yes.: Try Benadryl (diphenhydramine). It can help the itch and the reaction. If you are short of breath go to the ER immediately

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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