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Solodyn

Minocycline Hydrochloride

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Common Uses:

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.

Side Effects:
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.

Cautions / Warnings:

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.

Drug Interactions:
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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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
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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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	2.9%	5.9%	82.4%	8.8%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	5.9%	11.8%	79.4%	2.9%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	2.9%	5.9%	88.2%	2.9%	0%
Confidence	2.9%	2.9%	76.5%	17.6%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.9%	2.9%	94.1%	0%	0%
Digestion	2.9%	8.8%	82.4%	5.9%	0%
Emotional Well-being	2.9%	14.7%	76.5%	5.9%	0%
Energy	5.9%	14.7%	73.5%	5.9%	0%
Eyesight	2.9%	2.9%	94.1%	0%	0%
Memory	2.9%	2.9%	91.2%	2.9%	0%
Mental Clarity	2.9%	2.9%	91.2%	2.9%	0%
Pain	5.9%	0%	91.2%	0%	2.9%
Patience	2.9%	8.8%	85.3%	2.9%	0%
Sexual Health	5.9%	0%	91.2%	0%	2.9%
Skin Complexion	5.9%	5.9%	50%	32.4%	5.9%
Sleep	5.9%	5.9%	85.3%	2.9%	0%
Stress Level	5.9%	0%	85.3%	8.8%	0%

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Commonly Reported Solodyn Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	94.1%	0%	0%	0%	5.9%
Anxiety	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Blistering	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Skin Coloring	88.2%	2.9%	8.8%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Confusion	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	73.5%	14.7%	2.9%	2.9%	5.9%
Drowsiness	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Dry Eyes	79.2%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	4.2%
Dry Skin	71.4%	11.4%	11.4%	2.9%	2.9%
Fatigue	82.4%	2.9%	2.9%	5.9%	5.9%
Fever	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Gas	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Headache	85.3%	5.9%	0%	5.9%	2.9%
Insomnia	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Itching	85.3%	2.9%	0%	2.9%	8.8%
Mood Swings	90%	0%	0%	0%	10%
Muscle Cramping	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Nausea	76.5%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	5.9%
Redness	80%	2.9%	8.6%	5.7%	2.9%
Scaling	93.9%	3%	3%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	85.3%	5.9%	5.9%	2.9%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	90%	0%	0%	0%	10%
Stomach Ache	80%	10%	0%	0%	10%

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Less Commonly Reported Solodyn Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Behavioral / Mood Disorder	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	91.2%	2.9%	0%	2.9%	2.9%
Change in Sex Drive	88.2%	5.9%	0%	0%	5.9%
Change in Weight	85.3%	5.9%	5.9%	2.9%	0%
Depression	83.3%	8.3%	4.2%	4.2%	0%
Drowsiness	91.7%	0%	4.2%	4.2%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	97.1%	0%	2.9%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	97.1%	0%	0%	0%	2.9%
Liver Damage	94.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	2.9%
Mood Swings	83.3%	4.2%	12.5%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	88.2%	8.8%	0%	0%	2.9%
Reduced Libido	94.1%	0%	0%	0%	5.9%
Tooth Discoloration	85.3%	5.9%	2.9%	5.9%	0%

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Episodes since taking Solodyn

Since taking Solodyn Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

2.2%

Hospitalization

2.2%

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User Comments about Solodyn

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 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Salvador A. Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
22 Jun 2012	Solodyn has been and still is terrible to me the last two weeks. I only took it 3weeks. I was not taking any other meds. No one could tell me why i was sick. 3 different doctors so many test. fever,chills,sweats,enlarged liver,fatigue, not eating, terrible itchy rashes. Did not think it was the solodyn at first because i believed i would have had a reaction to the first week of taking it. I just found out two days ago that it is the solodyn. I have been off of it 2 weeks now but this allergic reaction is not under control. My face and skin look terrible. Trying to treat mild acne has made my face 20x worse. I have a rash all over my face and now has spread all over my body. I now have to take steroids to stop the reaction. I don't wish this on anyone. Meds affect people differently. Unfortunately Solodyn has and is hell for me. I stay in my room so no one see's me. Can not go outside currently due to the heat makes it worse. I know God will see me through this though. My issue may not happen to you or others but it is possible. —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
10 Jun 2012	Overall, my experience with solodyn has been good. I've been taking it for almost 2 years, and it has cleared up my severe acne almost completely. Except for some nausea when drinking alcohol, I've had no symptoms that I can directly attribute to this drug. However, my PMS symptoms have gotten worse, and I get very depressed a week before my period. I don't recall my mood swings ever being this bad before I was taking solodyn, but I'm cautious to blame it on the drug. —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