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What's the big deal with minocycline pills?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Minocycline: Is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, a long-acting one used mainly to treat acne.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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