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(also known as Minocin, Dynacin, Solodyn)
Minocycline hydrochloride, also known as minocycline, is a member of the broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotics, and has a broader spectrum than the other members. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Acne | 112 |
68% |
| Rosacea | 16 |
75% |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 9 |
67% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 9 |
100% |
| Lyme Disease | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (159
Members)
find Minocycline helpful
Minocycline Reviews
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It worked but it caused me to have chronic yeast infections doctors could not get rid of.
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50mg 2x/day works best. tried weaning to 1x/day but had frequent breakouts- but still an improvement from no minocycline.
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Mixed feelings about taking pills for acne, but seems to be working well
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cant afford it
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I take 200mg of minocycline a day. It really helps.
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works pretty well if used EVERY day
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it worked pretty well but seemed to stop working as well after a year or so
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Its working great!
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is helping some and now that Im double on the dose I am herxing. About to have surgery next week to get a portacath placed for long term treatment with rocephin amongst other things. Have huge hopes for that but am very nervous about it as well.
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I went from major pain, swelling and stiffness to completely normal in 2 months! Even my blood work is normal.RF is now down to 20.3 and Anti-CCP is 11!!! I am looking forward to maybe beat this.Thanks to 100mg Minocycline two times a day since April 2007.
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Minocycline???
Been on Minocycline for 3 months now and has worked great I havent had a single break out the whole time and no side effects :-) [More] -
Minocycline???
I'm really sensitive to medication, and when I used Minocycline and Tetracycline they both made me feel dizzy and out of it. :( [More] -
How do you take your minocycline (minocin)
Hi. I have been on minocin for many many years. I take 200 mg a day. One 100mg in the morning with breakfast and one in the evening with dinner. If yo... [More] -
How do you take your minocycline (minocin)
Hm, i will have to ask about this drug too. I am on enbrel... [More] -
How do you take your minocycline (minocin)
Yesterday my rheumy perscribed minocin..after I asked for it after reading how many of you were taking it and having good results....what time of the... [More]
