epiduo acne treatment is giving me scary side effects, what should i do?
I've been on epiduo for about two weeks now (my doc also prescribed minocycline and i've been experiencing some pretty bad side effects. First of all I noticed I started to have breathing trouble. I couldn't inhale deep breathes and my throat felt swollen. Second, the lymph nodes at the base of my head are completely swollen. I'm currently experiencing an itchy weird rash randomly across my body and my lower lip is swollen. A few days ago I had flu-like symptoms but that only lasted about 24 hours. I've read all the possible side effects and they all seem to fit my situation, but I don't know if it's severe enough to go to my doctor. I don't really have time to go to the doctor anyway, but i'm starting to get concerned. But the thing is, epiduo is working really well against my acne so i don't want to stop using it. :( help?
October 26th, 2010 - 11:51
The decision is up to you. If you believe that the acne treatment outweighs to side effects, then by all means continue to use it.
However, I’d advise you to see your doctor and/or stop using epiduo.
October 26th, 2010 - 11:51
I had an allergic reaction to minocycline that sounds just like yours. I am doubful that a topical cream would be causing such severe side effects, yet it can happen. Try calling your doctor, see if you can fix this just over the phone and good luck.
October 26th, 2010 - 11:51
Honestly, get off of the Epiduo. I used it for MONTHS AND MONTHS. It did help, ut right when you think all your acne is gone forever, it comes right back after you stop using it. Actually, nothing ever really worked for me so i dunno… if its working for you, You are one lucky son of a batch of cookies