Comparing Azithromycin vs Minocycline
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Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections. It has the distinct advantage of once-daily dosing; however, diarrhea is a common side effect. Prescribed for Bacterial... View more |
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Acne, Actinomycosis, Bartonellosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Plague, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Skin and Structure Infection, Rabbit Fever, Q Fever, Psittacosis,... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.0
For Chlamydia Infection: I have severe anxiety from my emetophobia (fear of vomiting) and was super scared reading the reviews because I was scared to throw up :/ so I went crazy on the preventative care. I had ondansetron on stand by, and was popping pepto like it was candy. Also took the medicine after eating a pb&j. I took all 4 pills and was shaking like crazy for a couple hours after due to pure fear, but I was fine! I took it on the 31st December, and I've just felt like, gassy? But I wasn't farting or anything. I had one soft poop and my sound has made noise, but for the most part I just felt kinda heavy like I had a lot of gas in me, but I'm fine! I survived lol I'm praying it cured me. If it didn't (knock on wood I really am not trynna jinx myself here) at least I know what to expect the next time! |
5.9
For Acne: I was on minocycline for a year and saw results pretty fast on my acne! My skin cleared up COMPLETELY and I had no side effects whatsoever. But, after the year my prescription ended, I've been off for like a week, and EVERYTHING IS COMING BACK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. lol. I was on it for a whole year so I thought it would be ok but my face said NO For Acne: It worked after like 5 weeks and I'm off it now and I'm fine but wow. This makes your skin so sensitive to sunlight. I can't go outside without my face getting a rash or getting sunburnt. No matter how much sunscreen I put on. :) |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, loose stools, and nausea. See the full azithromycin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: headache. See the full minocycline side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all azithromycin prices |
View all minocycline prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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| Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, Zithromax | Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin for Injection, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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53 hours |
17.9 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 321 drugs are known to interact with azithromycin:
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A total of 187 drugs are known to interact with minocycline:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 01, 1991 |
June 30, 1971 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Chlamydia Infection: Took two azithromycin 500mg pills after a bigger meal so I was full - as my pharmacist instructed and I was fine only thing is I did have some pretty bad diarrhea but only made 2 trips to the bathroom.