Solodyn
(minocycline)
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.
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- 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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Downsides
- 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.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minocycline)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
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What to expect when you take Solodyn (minocycline) for Bacterial infection
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- Effectiveness
- Full effects
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- Possible side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
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Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking minocycline for bacterial infection
- Tooth discoloration
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Liver injury
- Difficulty swallowing
- Drowsiness
- Itching
- Hives
- Joint pain
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)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- 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.
- 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