Minocycline hydrochloride Side Effects and Injuries

Minocycline is part of the family of antibiotics called tetracyclines. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. Minocycline is a stronger version, and contains serum levels 2 to 4 times that of tetracyclines.

Created by the drug manufacturer Lederle Laboratories and distributed under the brand name Minocin.

It is used mostly for the treatment of acne in young adults. It is also used to treat lyme disease and other immune type illness. It works like many of the tetracyclines by halting the growth of bacteria.

Minocycline Side Effects and Complications

Increased sensitivity to sunlight
Papilledema (optic nerve inflammation)
dizziness
teeth discoloration
Blue or gray color of the skin
Reduction of any oral contraceptives
Yeast infections in females
Liver infections
Mental changes or depersonalization

Other known side effects include a host of vision related problems, the worst being total blindness. Vision loss and or blurred vision have been reported.

Warnings for Minocycline

Do not use Minocycline if you are pregnant or may become pregnant, as it may harm the fetus. Be aware that use of Minocycline will make any birth control pills less effective. Minocycline can pass in the breast milk and can affect both teeth and bone development.

Minocycline can become toxic if taken passed the expiration date listed on the box or container. The danger of taking old outdated Minocycline is the possibility of kidney damage or failure.

Brand names of Minocycline

Acnamino
Akamin
Aknemin
Arestin
Cyclimycin
Dynacin
Mino-Tabs
Minomycin
Minocin
Minoderm
Sebomin
Solodyn

Lawyers and Attorneys for a Minocycline Lawsuit

If you or someone you know has been injured or has been blinded from the use of Minocycline, contact us today for free legal case review of your particular situation. There may be a potential class action lawsuit with possible compensation from a settlement.

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yvonne mac donaldsays: 2011-12-11 13:54:13

i was put on minomycin after contracting staph from a doctor with flue.1994 that was,what tests should i have for this medication.i now have lyme plus what cant be found in me.yvonne

Rachel Thorellsays: 2011-09-22 07:53:41

Has anyone seen weekness in bones or discoloration in bones. I am 39 have been on minocycline for 3 yrs. I recently fractured my femur, and had 11 fractures of my left arm. From different every day occurances. I have had 5 reconstructive surgeries on my arm to try to put it back together. This most recent surgury which was suppose to be a final one resulted in the bone breaking again in surgery when they removed the plate. The surgeon said my bones were a bright yellow color. I ended up with additional hardware and a year old non union of the tibea. I have never broken a bone in my life, and the last year I feel like I am made of glass. Anyone else have bone issues since taking the medication?

Ishasays: 2011-09-20 10:20:58

This is the worse decision I have ever made! I took this medicine for 5 days and I started having lots of pimples. I stopped it. Now whenever I take any other antibiotic, I get the same problem back. Its horrible!

Katesays: 2011-08-21 01:08:22

My son was prescribed Minocin when he was in his late teens for acne.He took it for a few years. He is now 31 years old and suffers from Ulcerated Colitis which started after he stopped taking Minocin so I have never associated them both before. It was only when I read about the Accutane suits that I started looking into Minocin and I am horrified by what I am reading here. This drug needs to be removed from the market so that no more young people ruin their health. He is married now and has two children, a toddler of 2 years and a baby of 4 months I don't know what the future outcome will be for him and I worry

Kalebsays: 2011-07-20 21:52:48

Pam, I, too, contracted Ulcerative Colitis after using Minocin. It seems my immune system became accustomed to the lack of regular bacterial flora in the gut. It was when I actually stopped taking the antibiotic that my internal bleeding began. The Minocin permanently maligned my immune system. My teeth are also permanently dark green because of the Minocin, even though I was 17 when I began taking it. I wish there were some court settlement for this horrible dangerous drug, and the irreversible damage it has done to all aspects of my life.

KEITH WILLIAMSsays: 2011-05-04 15:26:17

I've posted my sons horrible experaince from taking Minocycline about a year ago, but cant find a lawyer to take our case. my son suffered several side affects and had to sign himself into the psych ward. He's still having psychological problems. He only took six pills. He was seventeen years old at that time.

Patti Van Peltsays: 2011-04-24 20:14:01

My son took minocycline for about 5 years. He now has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. He has to take a daily enema to help control this incurable disease. He has also suffered hair loss and joint pain. Something needs to be done about this drug. It is very dangerous that dermatologists are prescribing this without telling of the horrible side effects.

Pattisays: 2011-04-23 13:15:05

My son took minocycline for about 5 years and has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Didn't think much about it until we saw the accutane suits. Really a bad drug. It needs to be taken off the market instead of given to teenagers like water!

Stephaniesays: 2011-04-18 18:58:18

my 12 year old was put on minocycline for acne and 7 days later was hospitalized for immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Normal platelets (which is what allows the blood to clot)is between 150,000 and 500,000, hers were 2000 at admission. She was high risk for bleeding from even a small injury.

Rebekah Evanssays: 2011-04-14 14:50:10

My daughter has been on solodyn for about 6 months and has suffered severe hair loss...50% or so. To a girl your hair is part of your identity and it has left her devestated. What do we do?

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