Solodyn (Minocycline) Solodyn For Acne, Solodyn Side Effects
Solodyn is brand name drug, and an oral tetracycline class antibiotic medication approved for the treatment of pus-filled pimples or acne, red bumps and other types of acne. Solodyn is one dose per a day extended release formula medication that works by slowly releasing small amount of drugs to the system over time. Minocyline is prescribed for those 12 years or old. This medication comes in tablet forms and is administered orally. (Use only as directed by your doctor.) Though Solodyn comes in 3 dosage strengths, the most popular and mostly recommended dose is one tablet per a day for 12 days regimen.
Other similar brand names for Solodyn for acne are: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, and Myrac. Generic name is (Minocycline.)
Solodyn is not recommended for pregnant women or those who are breast feeding, as it may be very harmful to the unborn or new baby. Because this drug can easily pass through the breast milk it could severely effect tooth and bone development of a new born. Women who are taking birth control pills should not take this medication as it tends to render birth control pills ineffective. Couples who are trying to conceive also should not take this Solodyn For Acne. (This medication is rated FDA pregnancy category D.)
Other uses:
As an antibiotic, Solodyn oral is also approved for other uses such as bacterial infections treatments. It does not however, work for the treatment of viral infections, or common cold. Your doctor should have better answer as to what you can use the drug to treat, and what you should not use it for.
Solodyn Side effects:
Common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, headache, sore mouth, lightheadedness, chills, drowsiness, muscle pain, fever, and blurred vision.
More Serious Side Effects are:
- Swelling of the face
- Difficulty breading
- Irregular heartbeat
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe skin lesions
- Change in urine color (dark urine color)
- Severe blistering (peeling of the skin)
- Yellowing of the skin
- Trouble urinating
- Abnormal liver function
- Inflammation of the pancreas
Who should not take Solodyn?
Those who are suffering from liver or kidney diseases should not take this drug, until they consult with their doctors as severe side effect like acute liver failure or kidney failure may occur. Those taking cholesterol or blood thinning drugs should not take this drug also, until they talk to their doctor because severe interaction with other medications may occur.
As with any drug, those taking solodyn for acne should talk to their doctors or health care professionals right-away if they experience any adverse reaction while taking this drug. To avoid solodyn side effects, always follow your doctor's recommended dose, and do not increase or decrease your dose until your doctor says it's okay.