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I am taking 100mg minocycline 2x a day for acne but it seems to be giving me a headache, is there an alternative antibiotics for acne that doesn't cau
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See dermatologist: There are top meds which might work, depending on the type of acne you have. For women with certain types of hormonal acne, another type of oral med, not an antibiotic , might help. See dermatologist for further eval. Minocycline can cause headaches as well as photosensitivity.
Answered 5/9/2020
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