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Compare Seysara vs. Vibramycin

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  • Seysara (sarecycline)
    Doxycycline hyclate
  • Seysara (sarecycline)
    Doxycycline hyclate

  • Summary of Seysara vs. Vibramycin

    Summary for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Seysara (sarecycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic that treats moderate-to-severe non-nodular acne, such as whiteheads, blackheads, and papules. It can be prescribed for adults and children ages 9 years and older. Seysara (sarecycline) is a tablet that's taken by mouth once per day for up to 3 months. Most people don't experience side effects from Seysara (sarecycline), but a few have reported nausea.

    Summary for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Doxycycline hyclate is an antibiotic that treats many conditions, including acne, chlamydia, sinus infection, and urinary tract infection (UTI). It's taken by mouth, typically once or twice daily. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid syrup. Side effects of doxycycline hyclate include stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting.

  • Indications of Seysara vs. Vibramycin

    Indications for
    •Moderate-to severe-non-nodular acne (whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, and cysts) in people ages 9 years and older
    Indications for

    Doxycycline hyclate is used to prevent malaria due to the parasite Plasmodium falciparum and to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. Some examples include:

    •Respiratory tract infections, including in the nose, throat, and lungs
    •Infections caused by ticks, mites, or fleas (Rocky Mountain spotted fever or typhus fever)
    •Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, chancroid, and syphilis
    •Lyme disease
    •Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    •Severe acne
    •Anthrax
    •Plague
    •Cholera

  • Pros and Cons of Seysara vs. Vibramycin

    Pros and Const for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Pros
    •Most people taking Seysara (sarecycline) had almost clear or clear skin after 3 months of treatment
    •Tends to have less side effects compared to other tetracycline antibiotics for acne
    •Taken by mouth once a day
    •Can be taken with or without food
    Cons
    •Can make you more sensitive to the sun and cause more painful sunburns
    •Shouldn’t be used during pregnancy
    •Not recommended for children 8 years and younger because of risk of teeth discoloration and slow bone growth
    •Can cause fertility problems in males who are trying to have a child
    Pros and Const for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Pros
    •Good alternative for some infections if you're allergic to penicillins
    •Treats many different infections, including severe acne and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia
    •Available as a liquid for those who have trouble swallowing pills
    •Likely safe for people who have kidney problems
    Cons
    •Can raise your risk of sunburns
    •Can sometimes cause stomach discomfort or stomach upset
    •Interacts with blood thinners and birth control pills
    •Not safe for young children or pregnant females

  • Common Side Effects of Seysara vs. Vibramycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Stomach upset
    •Nausea
    •Vomiting
    •Loss of appetite
    •Sunburn

  • Warnings of Seysara vs. Vibramycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use during pregnancy or nursing
    •Infectious diarrhea
    •Dizziness and light-headedness
    •High blood pressure in the brain
    •Sun and light sensitivity
    •Drug-resistant infections
    Common Side Effects for
    •Permanent tooth discoloration
    •Severe diarrhea
    •Severe skin reactions
    •High pressure in the brain (intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri)
    •Harm to unborn and young babies
    •Sunburn
    •Damage to the esophagus
    •New infections
    •Drug-resistant bacteria

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