Reviewer: tbtb23, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was put on this treatment for my moderate acne in conjunction with Differin Gel. Minocycline has to be taken on an empty stomach which is extremely difficult because in the morning I am usually very hungry and like to eat breakfast. At night time it did not bother me because generally I stop eating after dinner. To help this, I started waking up early to take the drug and then going back to slee ... Show Full Comment

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I was put on this treatment for my moderate acne in conjunction with Differin Gel. Minocycline has to be taken on an empty stomach which is extremely difficult because in the morning I am usually very hungry and like to eat breakfast. At night time it did not bother me because generally I stop eating after dinner. To help this, I started waking up early to take the drug and then going back to sleep. However, every single time I take the drug I get very nauseous and dizzy. Often times I have lucid dreams that sometimes feel like plain hallucinations. Occasionally these side effects will persist into the day and I will experience memory lapses and an inability to concentrate. I have been on the pill all summer and have not seen any substantial improvements. I have decided to stop taking it because it has not been worth it for me.
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Reviewer: bspa, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed this medication as a preventative measure by my dermatologist because I had facial laser treatment. I was nauseous on day 2, which I ignored. On day 3 nausea continued with sharper stomach pains and a sore throat. Day 4 I missed work thinking I was getting sick. Day 5 I went to work with sharp stomach pains, heartburn, sore throat, tightened chest, shallow breathing, confusion ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed this medication as a preventative measure by my dermatologist because I had facial laser treatment. I was nauseous on day 2, which I ignored. On day 3 nausea continued with sharper stomach pains and a sore throat. Day 4 I missed work thinking I was getting sick. Day 5 I went to work with sharp stomach pains, heartburn, sore throat, tightened chest, shallow breathing, confusion, emotional hypersensitivity, depressive type negative thinking and strong fatigue. I stopped taking it. It's day 6 and I'm still fatigued, have sore throat and stomach ache, am dizzy. Called my doctor but she hasn't called back yet.
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Reviewer: rockstar, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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my daughter has been on this medication for 2 1/2 weeks and has developed hives on her arms and legs..big welts. I would not recommed this medication. I dont know why this is given to our teenagers!

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my daughter has been on this medication for 2 1/2 weeks and has developed hives on her arms and legs..big welts. I would not recommed this medication. I dont know why this is given to our teenagers!
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Reviewer: Female (Caregiver)

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My daughter used this drug for 5 years. She was recently diagnosed with lupus. No one told us about the horrific side effects. We are definitely reporting this to the FDA and recommending that it be taken off the market. We are amazed to read about how many young women and men have had similar affects.

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My daughter used this drug for 5 years. She was recently diagnosed with lupus. No one told us about the horrific side effects. We are definitely reporting this to the FDA and recommending that it be taken off the market. We are amazed to read about how many young women and men have had similar affects.
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Reviewer: loretam206, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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treatment for rosacea above eyes first two days stomach fullness. Then diarrhea, black in mouth, enlarged tongue, lightheadness - after week, stopped pill.

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treatment for rosacea above eyes first two days stomach fullness. Then diarrhea, black in mouth, enlarged tongue, lightheadness - after week, stopped pill.
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