Solodyn
(minocycline)
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4.0/ 5 average rating with 17 reviewsforminocycline
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Treats bacterial infections.
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Solodyn (minocycline) is effective in treating a variety of bacterial infections such as acne, but it can cause permanent tooth staining, especially in an unborn baby and those who are age 8 or younger.
Quick facts about minocycline
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minocycline)
Upsides
- May be taken with or without food.
- Solodyn (minocycline) is used in combination with other medications to treat severe acne.
- Available as a generic form.
- Solodyn (minocycline) is less likely to cause sunburn than other tetracycline antibiotics.
- Can be a good alternative treatment for certain infections when penicillin can't be used.
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17Downsides
- It can make birth control pills less effective, so barrier methods of birth control like condoms or diaphragms should be used while on Solodyn (minocycline).
- Can permanently discolor your teeth, mouth, gums and skin. This is more common for pregnant women in their last half of pregnancy, infants, and children 8 and younger.
- Your skin may be more sensitive to the sun and your chances of getting sunburned are higher.
- May cause dizziness and affect your driving ability.
- Not a good option for pregnant women since it can slow down the bone development of a fetus (unborn baby).
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Solodyn (minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It treats bacterial infections by preventing bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves in your body.
Quick facts about minocycline
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minocycline)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
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- Possible side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
Side effect rates for Solodyn (minocycline)
Risks and Warnings for Solodyn (minocycline)
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- › Age 8 or younger
- › Women in their last half of pregnancy
- › Infants
- › Using Solodyn (minocycline) for a long period of time
Solodyn (minocycline) can cause permanent color changes in the teeth of a fetus (unborn baby) and in children age 8 or younger. Usually, it can turn teeth into a yellow, gray, or brown color. Solodyn (minocycline) shouldn't be used in this age group unless no other alternative treatments are available.
Common concerns from people taking Solodyn (minocycline)
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- Can permanently discolor your teeth, mouth, gums and skin. This is more common for pregnant women in their last half of pregnancy, infants, and children 8 and younger.
Food
- May be taken with or without food.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed minocyclineI always had to take it with/ after a full meal. I would get nauseated otherwise. Did wonders for my skin and I swear it kept me from getting a sick. It's well worth taking it to clear your skin up!24Man