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Does Minocycline For Acne Interfere With Meningococcal Vaccine?
Question: Hey doctor,
I am scheduled for the meningococcal immunisation next thursday and I was just wondering since I am on Minocycline for mild acne would that conflict with the immunisation or have an effect on the immunisations effectiveness?
Kind Regards,
XXXX
I am scheduled for the meningococcal immunisation next thursday and I was just wondering since I am on Minocycline for mild acne would that conflict with the immunisation or have an effect on the immunisations effectiveness?
Kind Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Minocycline poses no conflict to receiving meningococcal vaccine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
There is no drawback in receiving meningococcal vaccine while on minocycline. Your body would mount equal immunity against the germ. Feel free and safe doing so knowing results wouldn't be affected.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Minocycline poses no conflict to receiving meningococcal vaccine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
There is no drawback in receiving meningococcal vaccine while on minocycline. Your body would mount equal immunity against the germ. Feel free and safe doing so knowing results wouldn't be affected.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for that doctor! Another thing as well is it best to take minocycline with food? I've had it previously and had some stomach issues from it but I think I wasn't taking food with it or only a small amount? Is there also any foods that you can not take with it?
Brief Answer:
Can be taken with or without food! Much water advised!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Minocycline can be taken with or without food. Endeavor to take a glass of water each time you take this drug.
2. For 2 hours before or after you take minocycline, avoid taking antacids, laxatives, multivitamins, or supplements that contain calcium or iron. These other medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb minocycline and may result in lower effectiveness.
3. Avoid sun exposure as you may be more likely to have sunburns. If you must go under the sun, use SP30 sunscreen lotion for protection.
I wish you well.
Can be taken with or without food! Much water advised!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Minocycline can be taken with or without food. Endeavor to take a glass of water each time you take this drug.
2. For 2 hours before or after you take minocycline, avoid taking antacids, laxatives, multivitamins, or supplements that contain calcium or iron. These other medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb minocycline and may result in lower effectiveness.
3. Avoid sun exposure as you may be more likely to have sunburns. If you must go under the sun, use SP30 sunscreen lotion for protection.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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