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Acne Due To Hormonal Imbalance, Thyroid. Taking Radiance-h, Minoz. How Long Should Medication Be Continued?
Hi am , 21 am suffering from severe acne problem past 4 months so I consulted a dermatologist , he said that acne is due to harmonal imbalance and I am also suffering from thyroid since 4 years, so he prescribed me radiance h capsules 2 a day and Minoz capsules 1 a day and also benzoyl peroxide gel bp for pimple marks but am feeling very drowsy and dizzy because of these medicines, am using these medicines since 2 months. So how long should I use these medicines still ??
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
Hi Aarathi,
Treatment of acne includes oral anti acne drugs( isotretinoin and antibiotics) and topical medicines( mainly benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, tretinoin and adapalene). The treatment is prescribed according to grade and severity and treatment needs to be continued till desired response is achieved.
Minocycline can raise intracranial blood pressure leading to drowsiness, headaches and dizziness. I would advise you to visit your dermatologist as in such cases drug should be stopped and can be replaced with other anti acne medicines.
Hope that answers your query.
Treatment of acne includes oral anti acne drugs( isotretinoin and antibiotics) and topical medicines( mainly benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, tretinoin and adapalene). The treatment is prescribed according to grade and severity and treatment needs to be continued till desired response is achieved.
Minocycline can raise intracranial blood pressure leading to drowsiness, headaches and dizziness. I would advise you to visit your dermatologist as in such cases drug should be stopped and can be replaced with other anti acne medicines.
Hope that answers your query.
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Hi, you are having acne. acne is seen in the adolescent age group and continues till thirties .
You might have to take the prescribed oral medicines till your doctor advises until the active lesions decrease. it might take about six months or even more.
topical creams do not cause systemic side effects,
minocyclin is a tetracyclin derivative which is known to increase intacranial tension leading to head ache and dizziness ,might be the cause. So you can use other safer medicine like azithromycin after doctor prescription.
You might have to take the prescribed oral medicines till your doctor advises until the active lesions decrease. it might take about six months or even more.
topical creams do not cause systemic side effects,
minocyclin is a tetracyclin derivative which is known to increase intacranial tension leading to head ache and dizziness ,might be the cause. So you can use other safer medicine like azithromycin after doctor prescription.
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Hi there ~
Please visit with your dermatologist to determine how long you need to be using the medications. I assume that the thyroid medications are for life unless magically of course, after going off of the pill you will not be having any symptoms. I would like you to see your doctor as soon as you can.
Take care and have a lovely day !
Please visit with your dermatologist to determine how long you need to be using the medications. I assume that the thyroid medications are for life unless magically of course, after going off of the pill you will not be having any symptoms. I would like you to see your doctor as soon as you can.
Take care and have a lovely day !
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thanks for your query on HCM.you are taking radiance h cap. it is a multi vitamin , multi mineral and anti oxidant cap. it dose not side effects like drowsiness and dizziness(minocyclin) may have vestibular effects causing drowsiness and dizziness. you can stop minoz for five days and shift to azithromycin 500 od. .
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