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Minocycline Hydrochloride

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Minocycline Hydrochloride is the generic name of the drug and the trade name is Minocin.
It is available in the form of capsules.

Minocycline hydrochloride is a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine. Minocycline hydrochloride is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria.

The inactive ingredients of Minocycline Hydrochloride are corn starch, magnesium stearate, Titanium Dioxide Sodium, Lauryl Sulfate Propylene, Glycol Strong Ammonia Solution.

Minocycline Hydrochloride is used to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Minocycline Hydrochloride is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to any of the tetracyclines or to any of the components of the product formulation.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of:
Acne.
Amebic dysentery.
Anthrax.
Cholera.
Gonorrhea (when penicillin cannot be administered).
Microbial infections of the cervix.
Plague.
Rectal infections.
Respiratory infections.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Syphilis (when penicillin cannot be administered).
Urinary tract infections.

Off Label Uses:

Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Side Effects:
Allergic reactions.
Bloody stools.
Blurred vision.
Darkening of skin, eye, or nail pigment.
Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing.
Fatigue and weakness.
Fever.
Joint pain.
Severe abdominal cramps.
Severe throat pain.
Swelling of the mouth or throat.
Unusual headaches.
Watery stools.
Wheezing.

Cautions / Warnings:

Blurred vision.
Dizziness.
Headaches.
Nausea.
Not recommended in children of 8 years of age or below.
Not recommended for use in pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Photosensitivity or sensitivity to sunlight.
Skin reactions.
Vomiting.

Drug Interactions:
Antacids consisting of aluminum, calcium, or magnesium.
Birth control pills or oral contraceptive pills.
Blood thinners.
Iron-containing preparations such as ferrous sulfate.
Isotretinoin.
Penicillin.

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Accutane	8.04	7.23	4.06	45
Minocycline Hydrochloride	6.57	5.66	2.45	23
Doxycycline Hyclate	6.27	6.54	4.4	15
Differin	5.1	4.77	3.41	20
Solodyn	4.5	3.98	2.92	16

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Effectiveness of Minocycline Hydrochloride by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Minocycline Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	3.4%	86.2%	6.9%	3.4%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	3.4%	96.6%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	3.3%	10%	63.3%	16.7%	6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	6.9%	86.2%	3.4%	3.4%
Emotional Well-being	0%	3.4%	93.1%	3.4%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	89.7%	6.9%	3.4%
Eyesight	0%	3.4%	96.6%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	3.4%	93.1%	3.4%	0%
Pain	0%	3.4%	96.6%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	93.1%	6.9%	0%
Skin Complexion	3.3%	16.7%	36.7%	30%	13.3%
Sleep	3.4%	0%	93.1%	3.4%	0%
Stress Level	0%	3.4%	93.1%	3.4%	0%

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Commonly Reported Minocycline Hydrochloride Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	93.1%	0%	3.4%	0%	3.4%
Change in Skin Coloring	86.2%	3.4%	10.3%	0%	0%
Dizziness	89.7%	6.9%	0%	3.4%	0%
Dry Skin	60%	16.7%	20%	0%	3.3%
Fatigue	86.2%	10.3%	0%	3.4%	0%
Fever	85.7%	0%	0%	0%	14.3%
Headache	80%	13.3%	3.3%	3.3%	0%
Itching	96.6%	0%	3.4%	0%	0%
Nausea	79.3%	17.2%	0%	3.4%	0%
Redness	89.7%	6.9%	3.4%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	80%	10%	3.3%	6.7%	0%
Stomach Ache	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Minocycline Hydrochloride Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anorexia	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Behavioral / Mood Disorder	96.6%	0%	0%	3.4%	0%
Breast Tenderness	96.6%	0%	3.4%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	89.7%	3.4%	3.4%	0%	3.4%
Depression	95.5%	0%	0%	4.5%	0%
Drowsiness	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	96.6%	0%	0%	3.4%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	96.6%	0%	0%	3.4%	0%
Mood Swings	95.5%	0%	0%	4.5%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	96.6%	0%	0%	0%	3.4%
Suicidal Tendencies	96.6%	0%	0%	3.4%	0%
Tooth Discoloration	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Tumor	96.6%	0%	0%	3.4%	0%

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User Comments about Minocycline Hydrochloride

22 Oct 2011	Personally I have been using Minocycline Hydrochloride as prescribed by my dermatologist and have seen an enormous reduction in acne. Coupled with periodic liquid nitrogen treatments, Minocycline Hydrochloride has significantly reduced scarring while halting acne. —Posted by John Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
04 Jul 2011	It worked well but not as well as I was hoping. If I'm taking an oral medication for acne then I would like to see extremely good results, which I didn't. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Aug 2010	Benefits were noticeable at first but became to fade over time. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Aug 2010	For the most part I am very happy with this medication, it seems to work to tame my acne that I have been struggling with and as a result this has boosted my confidence. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 Jun 2010	It worked fast when you start to take it, but afterward its effectiveness wore down and started to become less effective. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use