Q&A

Can minocycline cause hives?

Can minocycline cause hives?

Common adverse effects of minocycline include gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea and vomiting), vestibular disturbance (dizziness), and cutaneous symptoms (hyperpigmentation of skin and mucous membranes, pruritis, urticaria, and photosensitive rash).

Does minocycline cause itchy skin?

These could be symptoms of an autoimmune syndrome where the body attacks itself. Minocycline may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause a skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or a severe sunburn.

Can you be allergic to minocycline?

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention. The most serious signs of this reaction are very fast or irregular breathing, gasping for breath, or fainting.

Can you take allergy medicine with minocycline?

No interactions were found between minocycline and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What does Solodyn treat?

Minocycline extended-release tablet (Solodyn) is only used to treat acne. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works to treat infections by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria.

Is Solodyn safe?

SOLODYN can make your skin sensitive to the sun and the light from sunlamps and tanning beds. You could get severe sunburn. Protect your skin while out in sunlight. You should not drive or operate dangerous machinery until you know how SOLODYN affects you.

Do minocycline side effects go away?

Minocycline (Minocin) can make some people lightheaded, dizzy, or feel like the room is spinning. These side effects sometimes get better or go away after you have taken minocycline (Minocin) for a while and usually go away completely once you stop taking the medication.

Can you be allergic to tetracycline?

Allergic reactions regarding tetracyclines are rare; however, adverse reaction type, severity, and frequency among different tetracycline analogs is somewhat variable. A consideration of hypersensitivity and adverse reaction incidence should be performed prior to the selection of individual tetracycline entities.

How long does it take minocycline to get out of your system?

It usually takes around 5.5 x elimination half-life (hours) before a drug is completely cleared from your system. So if we take the maximum elimination half life of 22 hours, it would take 121 hours (5.5 x 22 hours) approximately 5 days before the medicine is eliminated from your system.

What are the long term side effects of Solodyn?

Solodyn. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. This may be more likely with long-term use of minocycline, and the reaction may occur several weeks after you began using this medicine.

What kind of infections can Solodyn be used for?

Solodyn (minocycline hydrochloride) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia, and others. Solodyn is available in generic form.

Can you get a sunburn from Solodyn medicine?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Solodyn could make you sunburn more easily.

What are the side effects of minocycline before and after taking Solodyn?

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. For 2 hours before or after you take Solodyn: Avoid taking antacids, laxatives, multivitamins, or supplements that contain calcium, magnesium, or iron. These other medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb minocycline.