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What Causes Dizziness Post Intake Of Minocycline?

Posted on Thu, 4 Aug 2016

Question: I was on bactrim about 8 months to get rid of acne. When i started the treatment i took to pilla a day. About a month ago, i got 3 shot of cortisone and it got me a break out again while using just a mantainance dosis of 1 pill a day of bactrim. I went to with my dermatologist and she change it to minocycline. This medicine makes me dizzy and i can not sleep. Can i tell her to change back to Bactrim again? Will it continuos working?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Change over to doxycycline

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Minocycline has many side effects.
You can request your dermatologist to change over to doxycycline.
It is much safer and can be used for prolonged period.
Reduce oil intake and wash your face thrice daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Thank you!!

What is more effective for acne azithromycin or doxycycline??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Doxycycline

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Doxycycline is effective as well as safe.
You can take doxycycline and use topical clindamycin.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T