Minocycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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3.7/5
Common brand names: Minocin

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karly, Michigan
Mar 21st, 2008
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Pros:it definitely cleared up my face
Cons:I developed pseudotumor cerebri
Bottom Line:I totally loved taking this at first, because it did clear up my skin, but within a few weeks of taking it I developed strong headaches. I didn't think it had anything to do with the medicine, so I shrugged it off. The headaches became so strong that I was admitted to the emergency room, and my nuerologist came to the conclusion that I had pseudotumor cerebri or idiopathic intracranial hypertension, which is too much fluid surrounding your brain and spinal courd, which in the long run, could cause me permanent eye damage. But, as an acne medication, it worked really well!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:karly has used this item for about a month.
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Nannette, Rochester. NY
Mar 20th, 2008
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Pros:skin cleared up
Cons:YEAST INFECTION
Bottom Line:skin cleared up, but i got a yeast infection. it's hard to decide which is worse - embarrassing acne or weird itchy vaginal discharge.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Nannette has used this item for a few weeks.
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jake, colorado
Mar 19th, 2008
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Pros:it really works at first, cheap, easy to get and to use, not a pain in but like accutane.
Cons:time passes your acne comes back wrose then ever, you will want more but your docter will get you off it if you been on it too long then thats where the real troubles in acne begins right after!
Bottom Line:its really good at first but as time passes like it did for me it will just be a waste of money!
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:8.00
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Chantal, Ottawa
Mar 19th, 2008
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Pros:MY acne was cleared up completely within a week an a half. The anti inflammatory effect was helpful as well.
Cons:For the first three days I suffered from ligh headedness, loss of concentration and headache. Nothing too serious, and it all stopped after about 3 days.
Bottom Line:Worked like a charm.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Chantal has used this item for about a week.
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NVM, ontario
Mar 18th, 2008
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Pros:nothing
Cons:everything
Bottom Line:this sh*t, is sh*t! ive been taking it for 3 weeks today and its made me get cystic ACNE!!!! bullsh*t. its done nothing.
Recommended:No
Usage:NVM has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:5.00
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Barb, Rome, Italy
Mar 17th, 2008
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Pros:This is for Minocin capsules: works well.
Cons:Extreme headache and nausea. I never had this side effect with MinoTabs, which I had from a different country.
Bottom Line:Why can't I get the MinoTabs in Italy? Compositionally-wise, I don't know why they suit me better than the capsules...
Price Paid:15.00
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Jessica, New York
Mar 14th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared my skin in about two months. I went from having a new breakout everyday to maybe once a month if anything. Although scarred from 10 years of acne, my skin is much healthier and with regular use of retinA and a topical antibiotic.
Cons:If you don't take this with food, you'll feel nauseous. This stinks if you don't have a set meal schedule but its not the end of the world.
Bottom Line:I'm grateful for this. I was impatient at first but after four months of regular use I see that this was the best thing I could have done. It think it just takes time for your body to adjust so I would advise someone considering this to be diligent and patient.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jessica has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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Jessica, New York
Mar 14th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared my skin in about two months. I went from having a new breakout everyday to maybe once a month if anything. Although scarred from 10 years of acne, my skin is much healthier and with regular use of retinA and a topical antibiotic.
Cons:If you don't take this with food, you'll feel nauseous. This stinks if you don't have a set meal schedule but its not the end of the world.
Bottom Line:I'm grateful for this. I was impatient at first but after four months of regular use I see that this was the best thing I could have done. It think it just takes time for your body to adjust so I would advise someone considering this to be diligent and patient.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jessica has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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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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