Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hey guys. I took some Dynacin (Minocycline) and my eyes have been pink sense I took it. My complexion looks like hell too. Do you guys think this is an alergic reaction or something else. If I have rosacia I haven't had it for long, but I'm pretty suspective of it. Should I call a doctor, or wait for it to go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hey guys. I took some Dynacin (Minocycline) and my eyes have been pink sense I took it. My complexion looks like hell too. Do you guys think this is an alergic reaction or something else. If I have rosacia I haven't had it for long, but I'm pretty suspective of it. Should I call a doctor, or wait for it to go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Cute guy, I don't know that anyone can give you a virtual diagnosis. What you're describing doesn't sound like typical rosacea, and Minocycline typically makes ocular rosacea better, not worse. Has your dermatologist done a scraping to rule out a fungal infection? Has your physician performed a work-up for connective tissue and immune-mediated disorders? Minocycline is not providing a life-saving function for you, whereas an allergic reaction can be life-threatening. If you have reason to suspect an allergic reaction stop the medication immediately and contact your physician in the morning; visit the ER if the reaction is very uncomfortable; call an ambulance immediately at the first indication of breathing difficulties or throat swelling, and make certain you aren't physically alone before they arrive. Good luck, and let us know what happens. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > Hey guys. I took some Dynacin (Minocycline) and my eyes have been > pink sense I took it. My complexion looks like hell too. Do you > guys think this is an alergic reaction or something else. If I have > rosacia I haven't had it for long, but I'm pretty suspective of it. > Should I call a doctor, or wait for it to go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Cute guy, I don't know that anyone can give you a virtual diagnosis. What you're describing doesn't sound like typical rosacea, and Minocycline typically makes ocular rosacea better, not worse. Has your dermatologist done a scraping to rule out a fungal infection? Has your physician performed a work-up for connective tissue and immune-mediated disorders? Minocycline is not providing a life-saving function for you, whereas an allergic reaction can be life-threatening. If you have reason to suspect an allergic reaction stop the medication immediately and contact your physician in the morning; visit the ER if the reaction is very uncomfortable; call an ambulance immediately at the first indication of breathing difficulties or throat swelling, and make certain you aren't physically alone before they arrive. Good luck, and let us know what happens. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > Hey guys. I took some Dynacin (Minocycline) and my eyes have been > pink sense I took it. My complexion looks like hell too. Do you > guys think this is an alergic reaction or something else. If I have > rosacia I haven't had it for long, but I'm pretty suspective of it. > Should I call a doctor, or wait for it to go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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