What is Minocycline?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Minocycline is an antibiotic of the tetracycline class. It is used in the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections of both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. It is also used to treat acne.
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How do members experience Minocycline?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 326 | 9 | |
| Acne | 103 | 16 | |
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 53 | 2 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 51 | 2 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 32 | 16 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Brain fog | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) | 2 | |
| Joint pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 24 | |
| None | 33 |
Member evaluations
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janedoe89
evaluated on Nov 29, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Doctor recommendation: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Tnkrbell
evaluated on Jul 31, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Lyme disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Tnkrbell
evaluated on Jul 11, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Lyme disease: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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