Is it normal to have mild headaches whilst taking minocycline?
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at
7:40 am
Arthur C asked:
I have just started taking minocycline, has been about a week now. I have experiences mild headaches for about 4-5 days and I have felt some pressure in my head for the last two days (like behind the ears and the bridge of my nose area), usually happens from the afternoon and continues till the night. Is this normal? I have been on doxycycline about a year before this and I have had no serious side effects.
I have just started taking minocycline, has been about a week now. I have experiences mild headaches for about 4-5 days and I have felt some pressure in my head for the last two days (like behind the ears and the bridge of my nose area), usually happens from the afternoon and continues till the night. Is this normal? I have been on doxycycline about a year before this and I have had no serious side effects.
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This medication may cause upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, headache or vomiting. Minocycline increases sensitivity to sunlight. It has also been linked to cases of lupus, although rarely. Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if needed. Very unlikely but should be reported: fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, stomach pain, sore throat, vision changes and mental changes.
In those cases where this drug must be used for extended periods, blue-gray skin discoloration may occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This drug has also been reported to cause idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri).
I take minocycline and I have a constant mild pressure/headache while taking it. It stops when I discontinue use. No bueno.