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Hi. I ve been taking minocycline 100 mg every day for the passed 8 months for cystic acne. I am now feeling the side effects of taking an antibiotic regularly, which I know can/will kill good and bad bacteria in your gut. So, I ve decided that I wanted to ween off of it. My derm suggested that I now take 1 tablet 100mg every other day for the next 3 months (Aug - end of Oct) but I feel like that s prolonging it when i can do it sooner myself. Please help!
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for asking. You should follow the schedule advised by your dermatologist &add probiotics(lactobacillus preparation) toyour diet... this would help normal gut flora to recover . Thanks.
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How Can Side Effects Of Minocycline Be Reduced?
Hi, Thanks for asking. You should follow the schedule advised by your dermatologist &add probiotics(lactobacillus preparation) toyour diet... this would help normal gut flora to recover . Thanks.