Minocin and Hepatocellular damage - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatocellular damage is reported as a side effect among people who take Minocin (minocycline hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatocellular damage when taking Minocin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,151 people who have side effects when taking Minocin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Minocin?

Minocin has active ingredients of minocycline hydrochloride. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 2,278 Minocin users. Check the latest studies of Minocin.

What is Hepatocellular damage?

Hepatocellular damage (liver damage) is found to be associated with 508 drugs and 610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatocellular damage.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

2,151 people reported to have side effects when taking Minocin.
Among them, 11 people (0.51%) have Hepatocellular damage.

Could Minocin cause Hepatocellular damage?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Minocin when they have Hepatocellular damage? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatocellular damage when taking Minocin? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatocellular damage when taking Minocin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatocellular damage? *

Fever: 2 people, 18.18%
Nervousness: 1 person, 9.09%
Liver Function Tests Nos Abnormal: 1 person, 9.09%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Hepatitis A: 1 person, 9.09%
Difficulty In Walking: 1 person, 9.09%
Colitis Pseudomembranous (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea): 1 person, 9.09%
Autoimmune Hepatitis: 1 person, 9.09%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hepatocellular damage (610 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on minocycline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Minocin) and Minocin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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