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Compare Seysara vs. Minocin

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Key takeaways

Seysara (sarecycline) and minocycline (Minocin) are both tetracycline antibiotics, but they have some key differences. Seysara is specifically used to treat moderate-to-severe non-nodular acne in people aged 9 and older, while minocycline treats moderate-to-severe acne as well as a broad range of bacterial infections, such as respiratory and urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections. Seysara is taken once daily, whereas minocycline dosing can vary, often requiring multiple doses per day. Seysara tends to have fewer side effects, with nausea being the most common, while minocycline can cause headaches and dizzines. Additionally, minocycline can cause your nails and skin to darken and can interact with birth control pills. Minocycline is avalable in the generic form, while Seysara is only available as a brand-name medication. Both medications should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential harm to the baby.

  • Seysara (sarecycline)
    Minocycline
  • Seysara (sarecycline)
    Minocycline

  • Summary of Seysara vs. Minocin

    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

    Minocycline is an antibiotic that treats many types of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sinus infections. It's also used to treat acne when medications that are applied onto the skin aren't working well. Some common side effects include headache, feeling tired, and dizziness. Minocycline can also stain children's teeth and make you more like to get a sunburn.

  • Indications of Seysara vs. Minocin

    Indications for
    •Moderate-to severe-non-nodular acne (whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, and cysts) in people ages 9 years and older
    Indications for
    •Moderate-to-severe acne
    •Respiratory tract infections, including in the nose, throat, and lungs
    •Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, chancroid, and syphilis
    •Skin infections
    •Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    •Rickettsial infections (usually from ticks, fleas, or mites), such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhus fever
    •Other infections such as anthrax, plague, cholera, and more. Minocycline can be used to treat many other less common infections not listed here.

  • Pros and Cons of Seysara vs. Minocin

    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
    •Works well against certain types of acne
    •A good alternative for some infections if you're allergic to penicillin
    •Can take with or without food
    •Might have a lower risk of infectious diarrhea than other antibiotics
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Can make you get sunburns easier
    •Can stain children's teeth during tooth development
    •Interacts with blood thinners and birth control pills
    •Not recommended if you're pregnant or breastfeeding
    •Not available as an oral liquid

  • Common Side Effects of Seysara vs. Minocin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (3%)
    Common Side Effects for

    For extended-release form:

    •Headache (23%)
    •Feeling tired (9%)
    •Dizziness (9%)
    •Itching (5%)

  • Warnings of Seysara vs. Minocin

    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
    •Harm to unborn babies
    •Color changes to teeth in babies and children
    •Infectious diarrhea
    •Severe allergic and skin reactions
    •Kidney and liver damage
    •High pressure in the brain
    •Darker tissue
    •New infection
    •Autoimmune problems

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