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Why should one avoid taking minocycline with dairy products?

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Calcium interferes: The calcium in milk may bind the minocycline, prevent it from being reabsorbed, and working properly - effectively preventing it from working it and doing the job that's intended.

Answered 7/10/2018

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