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Suggest Treatment For Side Effect Of Minocycline

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: I had a bacteria and was treated with minocycline for 7 days.......I wanted to know how long does it take for the dizziness associated with minocycline to go away ?

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Transient.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Bac,
Welcome to HCM.
Minocyclene can have neuropsychiatric side effects that are transient. They generally fade out once the drug is stopped.
In some people they may remain for 2-3 days after the drug is stopped.
Hope i am clear.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (10 minutes later)

I stopped it last wednesday and still am a bit dizzy....can it be longer ?

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it remained longer than 2-3 days after stopping, then there might be another cause.
Vestibulitis (can often be caused by viral and bacterial infections), ear infections, vertigo and cervical disc disease can also cause dizziness.
You may try OTC drugs like cinnarizine 25 mg twice a day for 3 days. If still dizziness remains, you need to consult a physician.
Hope this helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T