Compare Solodyn vs Minocycline

Compare Solodyn

vs Minocycline

Compare Solodyn to Minocycline. To make a decision about Solodyn vs Minocycline, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Solodyn or Minocycline

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Uses of Solodyn

Solodyn is also known by the generic name Minocycline

USES:
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe acne in patients 12 years of age and older. It helps to reduce the number of pimples. Minocycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may worsen acne.

This antibiotic is approved to treat acne that is thought to be caused by a bacterial infection. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Minocycline

USES:
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including acne. This medication belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Solodyn and Minocycline Have 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Pseudotumor Cerebri - Benign Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood - Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Cancer of Thyroid - Thyroid Carcinoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Tooth Discoloration - Dental Discoloration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

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Solodyn Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Minocycline

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Minocycline Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Solodyn

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Solodyn and Minocycline Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Tooth Discoloration - Dental Discoloration is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Solodyn and Minocycline.

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Solodyn Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Minocycline

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Minocycline Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Minocycline

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Solodyn and Minocycline Treat 4 Conditions in Common

Acne - Acne Vulgaris is treated by both Solodyn and Minocycline.

Solodyn has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Solodyn.

Solodyn Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Relative Contraindications

Benign Intracranial Hypertension - Pseudotumor Cerebri is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Contraindication Warnings

Azotemia is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Solodyn.

Minocycline has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Minocycline.

Minocycline Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Relative Contraindications

Benign Intracranial Hypertension - Pseudotumor Cerebri is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Contraindication Warnings

Azotemia is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Minocycline.

Solodyn - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center.

Minocycline - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.