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Have acetinobacter.dr. shah suggested minocycline, but sensitivity report lists tetracycline. had bad reaction to doxy - can/should mino be used?

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No in general: As a general matter, individuals allergic to Doxycycline are likely also allergic to minocycline.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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