my son started having major headaches and then had low b12 and low thyroid hence it also causes black thyroid in some people....I wish he had never taken it...
I have had the same problem, I was taking 100mg of minocycline twice daily for 3 years. I started noticing that my bruises were staying longer than normal and when I brought it up to my doctor he dismissed it and didn't even question that it could be the minocycline (the only medicine I was on at the time). About 6 months later I did some research and I taught my doctor about the side effect which he claimed he had never heard of! I immediately stopped taking the medicine but I have read some articles that say after such a prolonged use these hyperpigmentated spots may become permanent. If anyone has any experience of them going away or any suggestions of what I could do please tell me. I am 16 years old and too insecure to wear shorts because of the massive green spots covering my legs, I'm desperate for an answer so I would love any suggestions!
Happened to me too!!! I don't know what to do. I am hoping someone may have had experience with this and has found a way to get rid of the discoloration.
I was put on solodyn (long acting minocycline) for a few bumps I had under my armpit that looked like acne. Nothing major. I was on 65 mg a day. After about 4 weeks I was noticing my teeth looked a little gray. I assumed it was from the red wine I was drinking. After 6 weeks I noticed my hair was a little thinner so I stopped the drug. The red bumps were gone after 2 weeks but I was told to continue the medicine to make sure it doesn't come back. I was never told that discoloration of adult teeth occurs in 3-6% of adults. Although this is somewhat rare, I was one of the lucky few. My teeth have a blue/gray discoloration and in certain lighting look very unattractive. It is very light but I can definitely see it. My dentist also confirmed it is there. I know tooth discoloration is normally permanent. Please let me know if anyone has experienced this and if it did go away. I'm hoping because I was only on it for 7 weeks this will go away. I started bleaching but it doesn't appear to be helping. Thank you.
Hi,
The adverse effects from minocycline hydrochloride treatment are uncommon, but there are few reported cases of hyperpigmentation as a side effect of its use. The cutaneous hyperpigmentation usually resolves after cessation of the drug. Tooth discoloration, however, generally remains. Pigmentation associated with minocycline most often appears in patients after long-term therapy, usually at doses greater than 100 mg per day. This link may be helpful in understanding this side effect:http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0689/is_n2_v41/ai_17276571
It is important to let patients know about this possible side effect, and the minocycline discontinued if hyperpigmentation develops. With your post, it will surely generate a lot of awareness regarding his matter.
Take care and regards.