Minocycline for Adult Acne. Will This Interact Badly with Botox?

March 25, 2011
Asked By:Abby321 in Springfield, MO

I'm 30 years old and take Minocycline to control my acne. Although I know its not GREAT to take antibiotics for a long time, I do know if I stop taking the Minocycline the acne flares up again. In addition to this I'm starting to get forhead wrinkles and elevens. Im really interested in trying Botox but I'm also nervous about drug interactions. I want to know if there are known interactions and how might I feel confident to try Botox for the first time.

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June 1, 2011

Answer: Botox may be injected while taking Minocin

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 1, 2011

Answer: Botox may be injected while taking Minocin

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 3, 2015

Answer: Minocycline and Botox

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2015

Answer: Minocycline and Botox

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2011

Answer: Agree with the other docs

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 29, 2011

Answer: Agree with the other docs

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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March 29, 2011

Answer: Botox should be fine while taking minocycline .

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 29, 2011

Answer: Botox should be fine while taking minocycline .

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 30, 2012

Answer: Botox and minocycline

August 30, 2012

Answer: Botox and minocycline

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