Minocycline hydrochloride Side Effects and Injuries

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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 The danger of taking old outdated Minocycline is the possibility of kidney damage or failure.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.

Comments on This Topic: There are 2 comments related to:
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Ronny Lawson says:	2010-02-13 01:11:01
I recently was diagnosed with acute hepatitis which seceded after discontinuing a several year-long course of minocycline, which I had never been warned about the adverse effects of.

james Schanstra says:	2009-09-21 16:59:17
I was treated for Pardontal disease dentist packed seven teeth with arestin. Had Central Retina Artery Oclusion now blind in one eye. All other health factors heart arteries provenin near perfect condition. Need you help, haven't worked for three years, have headaches nausea and loss of equilibreum.

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