Minocycline HCl is an FDA approved antimicrobial medication in the tetracycline family of drugs. Of all the tetracyclines, MC is the most lipid soluble and most active. Unlike other antibiotics in this family, MC possesses the unique characteristic of being able to cross the blood brain barrier. The study dosage has been used in other trial treatments of other neurologic disorders with positive outcomes. Studies of long-term administration of MC at the study dose have been shown to be safe and well tolerated. This dosage has already been approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of bacterial infections of multiple organ systems, and acne vulgaris.