Comparing Doxycycline vs Solodyn
Doxycycline | Solodyn |
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Doxycycline | Solodyn (minocycline) |
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Prescription only
Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne, Rosacea. Solodyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1624 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Solodyn has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 103 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: doxycycline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Solodyn side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more | Other minocycline brands include: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin for Injection, Minolira, Ximino | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
23 hours |
17.9 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 209 drugs are known to interact with doxycycline:
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A total of 209 drugs are known to interact with Solodyn:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 05, 1967 |
May 08, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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