Minocycline for fragile x?!
October 5, 2008
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.
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Holly's Mom | October 6, 2008 at 1:26 am
Check out my recent post about Holly’s participation in the first “test” trial of this medication. Hope all is well
Thanks for letting me know that it is up.
The rest of y’all can go here to read the entry! Holly & Minocycline
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Umma | October 6, 2008 at 7:48 am
I’m excited to see the results of these trials. The article on Fraxa talked about potentially using this and another drug like fenobam together to even further mature synapses.
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sueblimely | October 6, 2008 at 2:23 pm
The research findings have been so encouraging lately and whereas at one time I did not hold out much hope for a cure, I can now see it happening. I can even see treatment being possible to help my son, now 18, and other older sufferers.
It is amazing that the brain’s structure can be altered in this way.
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Tiffany W | October 9, 2008 at 8:51 pm
We tried it for David but didn’t see much of anything. I hope it works well for others though. Seems like not much is helping David at all these days though. Don’t know why.
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Diane | October 13, 2008 at 10:24 am
Hi! I have 3 adult children with FraX. Two girls and one boy. The girls are the most precious girls! My son, is another story.
He has full-blown Autism with severe agression and agitation. We have him on Risperdol, Lithium, and Depekote. I am going to start him on the Minocycline. I am VERY anxious for the Fenoban!!!!! Aaron has almost destroyed our home and our family!! I know there is hope out there!!!!! Anyone else out there with the same situation????
Diane