Are there any negative results from using Minocin that might occur?
Some doctors are fearful of using Minocin as they feel it might cause DIL…drug induced Lupus. Many AP physicians feel this is not so and do prescribe Minocin freely but slowly as they know the herxheimer effect is greater with Lupus patients. This herxheimer effect is what many non AP physicians are actually seeing when they use the term DIL. If the physician feels strongly about DIL then Doryx can be used with excellent results. Minocin is the drug of choice, but for those having any difficulties with it, Doryx or Doxycycline can be used. We recommend you drink a full glass of water and remain sitting upright for at least 30-60 minutes whenever taking any antibiotic in the tetracycline family in order to prevent esophageal injury. For this reason, do not take this medication immediately before going to bed at night or sitting way back in a recliner. Instead, remain sitting upright long enough to be sure the pill reaches the stomach and does not remain stuck in the esophagus, where i
