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How long until minocycline is completely out of my system. took 50mg twice a week. was on it for a week and stopped two days ago.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

2-3 days: It's probably completely gone by now, for sure in another day or so.

Answered 6/5/2015

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