Minocycline (Antibiotic) Reviews
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Prescription summary (791 votes) |
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3.1/5 |
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Common brand names:
Minocin |
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michael, pa
Mar 13th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I have found it is working. Not as well i i would like. But it is still working. |
| Cons: | THis medicine is supposed to take a couple of months to start working, so if it has not started it should in a month or so. |
| Bottom Line: | works well
no side affects other than aches and pains |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | michael has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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James, Eire
Mar 13th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Works very well for me.This is my 3rd time to start a course and its always worked for me!! |
| Cons: | Spots return when off it |
| Bottom Line: | Ive used this drug a few times in my life.Its always effective so much so after 3 months forget I have acne and stop all Acne treatment.
This time I have got a 6month perscription and determined to use this acne free( I hope) period to get my life and health in order,better food,less alcohol( used to drink a fair bit) and vitmains,zinc supplements etc.Im also breaking in my skin to Dans regime as I can try BP without fear of it causing any acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | James has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 100.00 |
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Anonymous, Ohio
Mar 5th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I developed cystic acne as part of some premenopausal symptoms. Doctor put me on this immediately, and it worked fast. I've been on it for months now. |
| Cons: | Almost immediately, I developed a yeast infection. This happens to me when I go on any antibiotic, as it does to many women. Fluconazole cleared it right up, and my doctor now keeps a standing prescription for me in case I need it again. |
| Bottom Line: | It's still working for me! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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Anonymous
Mar 5th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | stopped my cycle of breakouts, clearer skin |
| Cons: | lightheaded, nausea, having to plan it around my meals(& vice versa), muscle pains |
| Bottom Line: | started it a couple weeks ago, and have noticed much improvement in my skin. i haven't had any breakouts since, only a couple pimples at a time but my complexion is still horrible. the side effects are horrible but not so bad since i decreased my intake to half a week ago. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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Sarah, UK
Mar 3rd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Did totally clear up my face, back and chest within about a month. |
| Cons: | Side Effects. Horrendous dizziness and nausea after taking it, then difficulty sleeping, blurred vision and constantly upset stomach developed after 3 months amongst muscle pains, mood swings and change in behaviour. |
| Bottom Line: | I went to the doctors today and have had to come off this because it is totally causing havoc in my body. I am really pleased with the results but I simply cannot cope with the side effects any longer. I know some people stay on this for years with no problems - everyone is different. I wasn't really haooy going on antibiotics in the first place. I am gutted to have to come off something that works but it really wasn't worth all the other problems it caused me! I'm now trying Duac to help keep my skin in the condition the Minocycline has helped it into. This was the first thing to clear up my acne after 8 years of trying! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Sarah has used this item for a few months. |
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Christy, Dayton, Ohio
Mar 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | For the first couple of weeks my skin felt clearer and I had fewer outbreaks |
| Cons: | I was okay for a couple of weeks. After that I developed hives, with joint pain, and swollen lips. |
| Bottom Line: | The pain associated with the allergies is not worth the clearer skin |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Christy has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 35.00 |
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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Connie, USA
Mar 1st, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Cleared some acne after 2 weeks. |
| Cons: | Horrible side effects. Back pains. Joints felt stiff and crackly. Horrible breakouts after stopping. |
| Bottom Line: | Clears some acne, but not nearly enough to give justification for the side effects. Break out worse than ever when you stop.
Bottom line: don't ever start this medication. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Connie has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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mom, Custer Park, IL
Feb 28th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | minor improvement over the course of 2 months, only slightly discernible |
| Cons: | Caused a LUPUS-type reaction in one of my daughters and the other was immediately taken off |
| Bottom Line: | This medication caused a verified Lupus-type systemic reaction in one of my daughters-she had a positive ANA. One morning she woke up with noticeably swollen joints and hands. I did some research and found that this is a reaction that is not commonly reported in this country. It is more prevalent in Europe where they have more commonly used this compound for acne treatment.
Be careful if you use this drug for any length of time and be aware of systemic reactions. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | mom has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 60.00 |
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Rob, Calgary, Canada
Feb 27th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Kills bacteria in your skin, thereby kills acne. |
| Cons: | None. |
| Bottom Line: | If you have complicated acne, use this it works. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Rob has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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Carla, California
Feb 27th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I took it for 2 years. Got rid off my acne. Cleared my face. Worked great! |
| Cons: | One day I started feeling really bad, nausea, sever headache, dizziness, etc. I had to stop taking it. |
| Bottom Line: | It's worth to try it until the side effects get to you :) Not good to take antibiotics for a long period of time. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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