Minocycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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cindy, toronto Nov 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: one pill a day...But what i dont understand it it has more cons then pros.. I mean eveyone is different. Cons: .....havent used it yet but now iam afraid to use it seeing all the cons. Bottom Line: I have used everything for my acne..I have no control over my face anymore... i get them all around my chin and everyday there is a new break out.. its almost unreal... does anyone suffer like this.. willl this ever go away...I have just gotten the pill from my doctor and i dont really know if i should take it seeing all the cons... i mean what do i have to lose but if its going to make my pimples worse i dont even recommend this...I just dont know what to do anymore... i have lost hope and suffer of depression becuz of this if there is anyone out there suffering like me and has a better idea on what to take for my ance please write back... Recommended: No Usage: cindy has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 57.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ryleigh Nov 5th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared my skin almost perfectly Cons: I have to take it twice a day and without food. 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after i eat. but other then that theres really nothing to it :) Bottom Line: Amazing. :) Recommended: Yes Usage: Ryleigh has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Annie, new york Nov 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: This actually worked for me Cons: You definatly feel sick Bottom Line: I know allot of people will use a product and if it does happen to work the dont go back to these sights where they once looked for some kind of cure to let people know. Minocycline actually worked for me! It took about two months to start seeing results. Now im weening off of it and am still seeing good results. I was very reluctant to use it but once i gave in as a last resort it helped allot. Dont be close minded about it despit what you hear. Good luck to all Recommended: Yes Usage: Annie has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Michelle, San Francisco Nov 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Easy to take. I take it twice a day. I have a lot of hope in this product. Cons: Seems to be making my acne worse...It has created small bumps all over my forehead, and larger breakouts on my chin. Im disappointed with it. Bottom Line: Is it normal for this product to make you break out worse before getting better. My derm told me by 8 weeks, my acne scars and all new pimples shouldnt exsist. Im worried that this product is giving me adverse effects. Does anyone know more about this?? Recommended: No Usage: Michelle has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 13.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Elise, Perth, Western Australia Nov 2nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Helps with redness and formation of pimples, helps complexion. Cons: Loss of appetite, nausea (if taken without food), tiredness, dizziness Bottom Line: I think minocycline would have completely cleared me of acne if i was able to finish the bottle but unfortunately i had side effects from day one. Also, if your acne is caused by hormones, the minocycline will help but once you finish the minocycline your acne will probably return. You need something that controls your hormones long term. Birth control for acne is better than antibiotics in long term use. I would recommend treating your hormones first then if you see no improvements, treat the acne as bacterial. Recommended: Yes Usage: Elise has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 38.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, East Providence, RI Oct 31st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Free with insurance, twice a day pill. Gets rid of redness. Less white heads Cons: Can't take with milk. Extreme dryness and peeling. Patches of red bumps occur. Itchiness. No major improvement so far. Bottom Line: I have used this for about a week now, 50mg twice a day with two ointments to go along with it. I'm 16 and woke up after two days of taking it and my whole face was like snake skin. It was horrible. I also had big patches of red areas. Went to school and got made fun of. Doctor says it has to get worse before it can get better. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a week. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Dominique, Montréal, Québec Oct 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It clears up the acne, very well. 2 pills / a day (50mg each pill) Prevents acne from coming back You do need a treatment plan with a doctor if you REALLY want it to work. Cons: It can make you sensitive to sunlight It does take around three to four weeks to really start having effects, and you really can't skip a pill or a couple days, else, you're screwed! Bottom Line: This antibiotic is not meant as temporary treatment. It needs to be taken with a treatment plan to ELIMINATE your acne for ever. Therefore, you need to take this medication twice a day (minimum), over at least 6 months to a year, maybe even more. You need to persevere and believe in this product so that it works. I combine it with Clindoxyl Treatment medication, to treat small flares and to act locally on random zits. Recommended: Yes Usage: Dominique has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Catherine, Australia Oct 27th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: - Inexpensive! In Australia 60 x 50mg tablets (enough for 2 months) cost $20.00, which is very affordable for me as a student - noticeable effect in reducing breakout occurence and severity (if they do occur) Cons: - I have not experienced any side effects, but they can include headaches, nausea, fever etc. (side effects occur in a few people with every medication) - should not be used with some medications including retinoids (such as retin-a and tretinoin) Bottom Line: I have tried a number of treatments for my moderate acne, including Yasmin BC. This was effective in controlling my monthly hormonal breakout, but minocycline has been most effective in month-long control. I now have much clearer skin, with occasional very small pimples, which never develop into anything larger, when they previously would have become worse. If you are concerned about your skin, I would suggest paying a visit to your doctor even if you don't have severe acne - there are many prescription and non-prescription treatments you may not have considered which they can recommend to you. This product has worked very well for me. Recommended: Yes Usage: Catherine has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jon, Iowa Oct 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Once a day pill. Cons: No affect! USED IT FOR ABOUT 4 to 5 weeks...NO RESULTS! Its actually getting worse now! WTH! Recommended: No Usage: Jon has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, london Oct 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I have been prescribed this by my doctor to use for 6 months. Origionally my acne cleared up well. Cons: Four months into my treatment and my acne has returned with vengence. I returned to my doctor who told me this could happen with the treatment of acne and i should just 'persevere'. Bottom Line: I think this is a suitable option for less severe acne. Would class as a quick fix that does not get to the source of the problem. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 7.50 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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