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A member asked:

Does minocin work better than the generic minocycline for acne?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: The generic is as good. Have not written an rx for the non-generic in years.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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