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.

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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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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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How it works

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)

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  • Extended-release pill
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What to expect when you take Solodyn (minocycline) for Bacterial infection

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  • Possible side effects
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting
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Risks and Warnings for Solodyn (minocycline)

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    • Higher risk if:
    • › 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 it
    Didn’t work
    Low hassle
    Reviewed 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!
    24
    Man
Pain
  • Not worth it
    Didn’t work
    Big hassle
    Reviewed minocyclineon 12/15/2020Do not take this if you don’t feel like being in the worse pain of your life.
    15
    Woman
    A year or so
    Acne
  • Not worth it
    Worked so-so
    Big hassle
    Reviewed minocyclineon 10/22/2020Caused severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and uncomfortable, painful, full body skin itching/burning feeling. I had to quit using this medication after less than a week and obtain a different acne treatment. I'm not sure if I'm allergic to minocycline or just suffered extreme side effects but I will not be taking it again.
    26
    Woman
    Less than a week
    Acne