Minocycline (Antibiotic) Reviews
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Common brand names:
Minocin |
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Mike, NJ
May 21st, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Semi stops new acne from forming. |
| Cons: | -Have to schedule around eating.
-Makes you think you will get amazing results
-I have been MAD tired every since I have been using it. |
| Bottom Line: | I dont have like severe acne, it is just VERY consistent, but with Minocyline I still have been breaking out with new pimples. But not as many pimples. Although I only been using it for two weeks. And I am on a 50mg once a day, and I dont think thats enough. So today Im going to derm. for a higher MG. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Mike has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Jeffrey, Pittsburgh,PA
May 19th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | It works while you're on it. |
| Cons: | Conditions come back as soon as you come off the pills. |
| Bottom Line: | -Doctors and Derms hand out antibiotics like candy.
-Try other methods preferably natural remedies before trying antibiotics.
-Only take oral drugs if the case is life threatning.
-Take care of your body. Change your diet, exercise daily, and stay away from drugs. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Jeffrey has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 25.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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dprsd27, Bay Area, CA
May 18th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | NONE. Does not clear acne, blemishes, zits, etc. |
| Cons: | Makes you hella tired, false hope, makes you feel SICK, dellusional and depressed, INCONVENIENT (must eat 2-3 hours after or 1 hour before taking), detrimental body effects overall...WASTE OF TIME |
| Bottom Line: | False hope. Tried tetracycline first. Neither worked. Minocycline made me sick, I had to schedule my eating times around it just so I could get the optimum results (which were none). WORSE PART is they made the sclera of my eye look pigmented/yellowish/not normal, made me break out in hives on my legs after a few months, and were a WASTE of TIME. I stopped taking them a while ago but I don't kno if it will help my eyes since taking any antibiotics for a prolonged period is never heatlhy. But I was desperate.... |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | dprsd27 has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 30.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Jared, Wisconsin
May 16th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | umm makes u think its gonna work. cuz its a pill |
| Cons: | doesnt work. |
| Bottom Line: | jus get accutane this stuff wasted my life |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Jared has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Jane, Australia
May 15th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | clears skin nicely |
| Cons: | Acne returns with disuse, bad pigmentation of face (make sure you stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen). Makes me feel confused and a little out of touch with reality when under stress. |
| Bottom Line: | Great for clearing mild persistant acne, side affects pretty full on. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 28.00 |
| Acne severity: | light |
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Tara, Fayetteville, ar
May 15th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Inexpensive, have not had one zit since starting this medicine a month and a half ago!! |
| Cons: | side effects...dizziness, blurred vision, pigmentation, makes you feel really tired (even though I had side effects I would take these any say over breakouts) |
| Bottom Line: | I had mild to moderate acne. My skin only broke out around my mouth and chin and usually just once a month. I began this medication and at first it made me really dizzy and made me feel sick and nauseated. I continued to take it and within a week it was much better and my acne began to slowly go away. I don't think this medicine will work if you have bad acne butI think it is a "quick" fix for someone who just breaks out once in a while. I also had severe back acne and it totally cleared up in about a month and a half. I have noticed that my face may look a little blotchy ane maybe not as smooth as it shouldbut will take that anyday over acne!! I would say try this medication and just give it time. If you have bad acne I would say Accutane is your answer!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Tara has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | light |
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M, Michigan
May 14th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Cleared up my skin completely. |
| Cons: | It has many health risks. |
| Bottom Line: | Try it, it works. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | M has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, Fresno, CA
May 13th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Made my acne disappear within 2 months after I began taking it twice daily... For the first time, I could have the option of NOT wearing makeup. Was very pleased with the results |
| Cons: | I went off of it because one day I had terrible stomach cramps after I took it like normal. The acne subsided and then returned about a month later, full blown and worse than before. I have hyperpigmentation of my scars and new acne forms daily |
| Bottom Line: | I was off of this medication for about 2-3 months. I had moderate acne and it is now severe. They form mostly around my jaw and chin but don't limit themselves to anywhere else on my face! I also have eczema and immune system issues, plus I have taken many antibiotics over the past 4+ years. I loved this medicine, tried so many other topical treatments (proactiv made my skin break out MORE, which was I had to take minocycline in the first place) and then when I started to take it again, it would almost immediately dry out my skin and turn them into crusty hard bumps. Then I began to feel more and more nauseated each day and have EXTREME fatigue and lightheadness, my skin is turning colors (yellow) and I am glad to know others experience the 'zombie' feeling too. This medicine is RUINING MY LIFE! |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Steven, Canada
May 13th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | very effective in treating moderate acne when taken consistently, capsules are tasteless and no extra time spent in the bathroom applying expensive creams and moisturizers. |
| Cons: | causes some side effects though these are more common (up to 60% so) in females than males, its efficacy extends only a few weeks beyond treatment (aka. its not a cure). |
| Bottom Line: | As a pharmacist I know there are endless choices for prescription acne therapies. Minocin remains one of the best options if a topical antibiotic, antibacterial (benzol peroxide, etc.) or Vitamin A derivative Isn't effective or possible. In terms of bacterial resistance Minocin is a far better choice than Keflex or Zithromax as these antibiotics are critical in treatment of other conditions.
Accutane remains the last line of therapy ( in Canada) and is rarely prescribed to young women due to the astronomical incidence of fetal defects. If you are bothered by side effects of Minocycline think very hard before considering Accutane.
I've tried combination topical therapies without much success but am very satisfied with Minocin; It remains the standard for oral antibiotic acne treatment with good reason. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Steven has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 45.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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rawrr, los angeles
May 12th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | cleared up my acne by 75% |
| Cons: | its expensive if you don't have insurance.
it makes u drowsy and depressed.
some ppl suffer really bad side effects |
| Bottom Line: | it cleared me up. i noticed improvements after about a week, but i've been using it for 2 months now and my face still isnt clear like it used to be. abt 2 months ago my face broke out like mad for the first time in my life, and the mino really helped calm it down and reduce the breakout BUT even after 2 whole months, my skin is nowhere near clearr.
i really think my acne would have healed the same amout with time and patience...it wasn't really necessary to go on the antibiotic. i was hoping for a miracle cure, this IS NOT a miracle cure...it doesn't even keep away ALL the pimples...i havent has a major breakout but i still get pimples and around my time of month it gets pretty bad again.
also, antibiotics are NOT good for you because once you stop taking them your ance can come back OR you could develope candini...minocycline did not work well enough for me. HOWEVER, it is different for everyone...it could work wonders for you. i did clear me up, mostly, but it took time. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | rawrr has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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