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Minocin is a tetracyclic agent which is a kind of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug (atypical anti-psychotic drug, drug for psychosis).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Tetracyclic drug

Brands

Solodyn • Dynacin • Minotabs • Cyclimycin

Generic Drug

Minocycline

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Spinning sensation
Flatulence
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Balance problems
Abdominal discomfort
Passing gas
Stomach pain
Skin darkening
Loss of appetite
Increased skin pigmentation
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Stained teeth
Rash

Treats

Acne
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

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Is minocin (minocycline) midciination safe(pills)?

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Side effects of minocin; anything bad to worry about?

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What does minocin (minocycline) (name brand) work for?

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Do I have to take minocin (minocycline) at the same time each day?

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Can i take minocin (minocycline) and ativan together?

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Can I take minocin (minocycline) and adderal together?

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A 46-year old asked:

There any long term/short term side effects of taking minocin (minocycline)?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are there any dangerous permanent side effects of taking minocin (minocycline)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is minocin (minocycline) an effective antibiotic?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is minocin (minocycline) used to treat Lyme disease?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Minocin allergy?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can you take minocin (minocycline) if you have mono symptoms?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Can you take melatonin with ativan and minocin (minocycline)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to take minocin (minocycline) tablets and alcohol?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I am prescribed minocin (minocycline) & am planning to get pregnant in couple of months. When should i stop taking it before trying to get pregnant? a day? a week?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I have a nail band from minocin (minocycline) we think. Dr said it should start growing out in 2 months of stopping the med. Do you agree or could it be permanent?

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A 40-year old asked:

Should i get minocin (minocycline) for acne ?

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A 29-year old asked:

My doctor just prescribed minocin (minocycline). Is it effective?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Can minocin (minocycline) cure my acute acne?

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A 33-year old asked:

Does minocin (minocycline) work well for acne?

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A 40-year old asked:

Taking minocin (minocycline) for my acne; is it very effective?

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A 48-year old asked:

Does minocin work better than the generic minocycline for acne?

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A 44-year old asked:

Will taking minocin (minocycline) for 6 weeks affect my acne at all?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it possible for minocin (minocycline) sa to help with a piercing infection?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Just started minocin(3 days ago), i feel dizzy with headache, i can tolerate, but i wonder if it'll subside and stop ?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can minocin make acne worse ? What's the process(i took minocycline for 3 months, not impressed by the results, even got acne where i never had before

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A 45-year old female asked:

Can minocin be effective for acute bacterial bronchitis?

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A 39-year old asked:

Could minocin (minocycline) be causing a swollen optic nerve?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can minocin (minocycline) as a drug to stop the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

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What is your opinion of using minocin (minocycline) to stop the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

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