Minocin Side Effects

Generic Name: Minocycline

Please note - some side effects for Minocin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Minocin - for the consumer

Minocin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Minocin:

Dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; blurred vision; bulging soft spots in infants; headache; increased pressure in the head; inflammation of the pancreas (stomach tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased pulse); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe skin reaction to the sun; stomach pain/cramps; trouble swallowing; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; indigestion; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; sore mouth, throat, or tongue; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty swallowing or breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; blurred vision; change in the amount of urine produced; fever; hearing problems; joint pain; inflammation of the pancreas (increased pulse, nausea, stomach tenderness, vomiting); rectal or genital irritation; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent headache; severe skin reaction to the sun; severe, watery diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; swollen glands; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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