Erythromycin vs Minocycline
 | Erythromycin |  | Minocycline |  |
| Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This medication may also be used to treat a certain type of stomach condition involving slowed digestion (gastroparesis). | Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including acne. This medication belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||
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| Add Erythromycin review I had worst stomach and chest pain ever.stay away from this poison. i was bitten by a spider right above my ankle on leg and let started turning purple and pus was coming out, took 250 mg 3 times a day and used hydrocortisone on area which was about 3 by 5 inches infected, after last dose and using the hydrocortisone sympton is nearly gone will continue to use hrdrocortisone and if needed i will see doctor if it doesnt clear up completely, i think i will have some scar tissue discoloration because i waited 2 months before telling doctor, but the medicine has worked really well so far, i can only recommend for problem like i had, it works Prescribed for tooth abscess.Might do its job; but, I will never know. I have been sick since pill 3 of 40. I want to vomit just to get this stuff out of my system. I called the DDS and pharmacy this morning, ( no recall as yet ) because I can not take any more runs to the bathroom, gas, chest pains and upset stomach. | Add Minocycline review My dermatologist put me on the antibiotic.The first few weeks of my time on minocycline were fine, but 3 weeks later a series of painful headaches, dizziness, double and blurred vision, and extreme nausea hit me. My primary doctor immediately dismissed my use of the medicine. although it seemed to improve my skin, the horrid side effects were definitely not worth it. Went to the dermatologist and was prescribed this for perioral dermatitis. Took this medicine the first week without a problem but the longer I took it, I started developing a small itchy rash on my arm one day, but it disappeared after an hour, so I thought no big deal. The next morning I woke up itching all over my body with little bumps that would come and go and swollen eyes. Went back to the dermatologist and was immediately taken off this medication. | |||
