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Can't keep using minocycline, is there anything else that isn't accutane?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes.: Assuming you are talking about acne, bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and Clarithromycin work well. Both can be used with topical clindamycin!

Answered 6/24/2014

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