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Could minocin (minocycline) be causing a swollen optic nerve?
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See below: Not per se but it has been known to cause photosensitivity. Stop it until you can talk to your doctor.
Answered 10/12/2012
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Papilledema: Minocycline has been associated with pseudotumor cerebri, a condition in which papilledema (optic nerve swelling) can occur due to elevated intracranial pressure. This needs to be monitored by an ophthalmologist.
Answered 6/30/2014
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