Minocycline as an alternative treatment

Natalie8 · 05-29-2009, 12:26 AM

A much smaller initial study used minocycline on its own and showed a significant effect, albeit delayed by a few months. Now they are combining with copaxone but there is strong suggestion it might also help as a monotherapy. You have to dig for all the specifics. A biotech company has distiller down the important parts of the drug for a future clinical study with MS.

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Originally Posted by Lady

Natalie,
It seems to be studied as a drug to be used as Combination therapy along with one of the DMD's

Minocycline FAQ October 2007

What is Minocycline?

Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including acne; pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems.

Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It comes in pill format.

Recent studies have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory properties, a key factor for MS researchers to look closely at the drug.

http://www.mssociety.ca/en/releases/nr_20071025_faq.htm

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