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How soon after stopping doxycycline can you take minocycline?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No delay: These are almost identical antibiotics; either can be used in place of the other, usually in the same dose. If for some reason you're switching, there is no need for any delay -- but if in doubt check with the doctor(s) who prescribed them.

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Answered 8/24/2020

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I became immune to minocycline (rosacea) after taking it for 7 months. How long until I can try it again? Doxycycline didn't work at all

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Does minocycline kill chlamydia just like doxycycline? I know doxy is first like but would minocycline do the job too?

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I had no side effects while taking minocycline. Will doxycycline not have any side effects with me as well? Both were for acne treatment

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If minocycline is so effective against chlamydia, how come it is never prescribed by doctors for that? I have only seen it really get prescribed for acne and doxycycline is for chlamydia?

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