Minocycline for fragile x?!

Researchers Propose Minocycline As A Promising Drug For Patients With Fragile X Syndrome

ScienceDaily (2008-10-04) — Biomedical scientists have found that a readily available drug called minocycline, used widely to treat acne and skin infections, can be used to treat Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental impairment and the most common cause of autism. The study’s findings have already impacted future therapies, with the approval of a new clinical trial in Toronto, Canada, that will test minocycline in patients with Fragile X. … > read full article

What is minocycline?

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body. It works by slowing the growth of certain bacteria and allowing the body’s immune system to kill them.

Minocycline is used to treat many types of different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia, and others.