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Solodyn is a tetracycline class antibiotic medicine that contains minocycline. It fights bacteria in the body.
Solodyn is primarly used for the treatment of pimples and red bumps (non-nodular inflammatory lesions) that happen with moderate to severe acne in patients 12 years and older. It does not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory lesions.
Off Label Uses:
Currently there are no known off label uses for Solodyn.
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The side effects of Solodyn are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lightheadedness, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, mild headache, mouth sores, or cough may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: sunburn, muscle pain, difficult/painful swallowing, change in the amount of urine, pink urine, brown/gray tooth discoloration, blue/gray/brown discoloration of the skin/lips/tongue/gums, numbness/tingling of the hands/feet, unusual tiredness, new signs of infection.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: hearing changes, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual/severe headache, vision changes.
Solodyn may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (fungal infections). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, skin lesions/sores, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, new or worsening swelling/pain in the joints, swollen glands, chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine.
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Cautions and/or warnings for Solodyn include the following:
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Solodyn can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun. Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking Solodyn. These products can make minocycline less effective.
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Before taking Solodyn, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
cholesterol-lowering medications such as cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
isotretinoin (Accutane);
tretinoin (Renova, Retin-A, Vesanoid);
an antacid such as Tums, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia, Maalox, and others;
a product that contains bismuth subsalicylate such as Pepto-Bismol;
minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements;
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
a penicillin antibiotic such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, others), penicillin (BeePen-VK, Pen-Vee K, Veetids, others), dicloxacillin (Dynapen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), oxacillin (Bactocill), and others.
In addition to the above, it is advsiable to inform your doctor regarding all prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using Solodyn without informing your doctor.
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08 Oct 2013
I was hoperil for this medcation. First day i was feeling changrs in my body. I was getting reallyybbad cramps snd headaches and the first 2 weeks my skin got terrible cystic acne and my cimolexuon did get better. Doesnt do anutbing for scarring acne and increased oil production
—Posted by Anonymous
26 Oct 2012
My son took solodyn on and off for two years. I would advise anyone experiencing any side effects to solodyn to stop taking it immediately. We just now linked the "issues" he was having over the past two years to solodyn. When we would go to the doctor about symtptoms he was not taking the medicine. He basically had the following side effects but never at the same time and we did not kink it to the med at the time. Joint pain, hives, swelling, fatigue, acid reflux, mouth sores, elevated liver enzymes, foggy feeling, tooth discoloration only on two teeth- In an effort to figure out why his liver enzymes were elevated we found a tumor in his kidney. Not sure if it is connected. Urologist at cancer center asked us to report it to FDA just in case. His tumor is benign but he may still lose the kidney. We will deal with the acne. No more meds of any type, it is just not worth it. He is an outstanding athlete on scholarship and almost missed starting his freshman year in college because of this.
—Posted by Anonymous
18 Jul 2012
Okay so I went on Solodyn for my cystic acne. At first things began improving and after the 4 months I was clear of pimples. But then it came back with a vengance, now its really bad so I'm going to take accutane.
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The generic name of Solodyn is minocycline and the other brand names it is sold under include Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, and Myrac. The active ingredient of Solodyn include minocycline hydrochloride. The inactive ingredients of Solodyn include lactose monohydrate, hypromellose type 2910, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, carnauba wax, opadry II gray, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and iron oxide black JPE. Solodyn should be taken just as it is prescribed for you. It is not advisable to take Solodyn in larger than recommended dosages or for longer than suggested by your physician. Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water. The normal dose of Solodyn is one tablet per day for three months. Solodyn should be taken at the same time everyday and it can be taken with or without food.
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