So I almost never bother to review products, but I felt that the reviews on this site for Minocycline are a tad misleading, so I wanted to add my experience.

There seems to be a lot of reviews involving side effects for this drug, and I hope that doesn't deter someone from trying it. The amount of people who experience side effects from a drug are a small minority, and those who have a positive reaction usually don't take the time to review products on acne websites any longer, so it's likely that the reviews are negatively skewed.

And personally, this medication worked wonders for my moderate/severe acne. After trying tons of over-the-counter acne systems and products, Minocycline was the only thing to keep my skin consistently clear, so I believe it's certainly worth trying if you're dealing with persistent skin problems.

That being said, every person reacts to drugs differently, so if you choose to try Minocycline, you should follow the directions of your doctor and carefully monitor your health for any adverse effects.

Did nothing at all,had to go on Accutane.

Mino was the worse drug I have ever took!

I am no longer on this pill because the side effects were really severe. I was so tired throughout the day and when I finally go to sleep I can't fall asleep at all. There was no significant changes in my acne, but then again I only used it for 5 days. I just didn't think the side effects were worth it.

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28 yr old female

South Asian

Poor Diet

Moderately Sever Acne/ Mainly cystic acne around chin/neck

I was on Minocycline 200mg/day for 3 months only because that's as long as the results last. By the 4th month you should find something else to use. My derma said this is a beginner antibiotic. However it is stronger than Doxycyle but the results def. do not last long.

I've been wanting to write a review for this product for a while. I've been suffering from moderate acne for about 6 years (I'm 22) and have been through the ups and downs of MANY different products. I've researched extensively and I've seen 6 different dermatologists from 4 different facilities over the last 6 years. If you're a young person with moderate acne/oily skin, 90% of you should listen to me and do this:

For starters, use Cetaphil Daily Face Wash 2x a day.

Mornings - use either an antibiotic (clindamycin - topical worked great for me for 1 year) or Aczone 30 mins after washing your face.

Evening - Tazorac .1% gel (pea sized amount) 30 mins after shower. Wait another 30 mins and apply moisturizer as needed (meaning chin, around mouth, near nose, maybe even upper cheeks), but don't apply to areas that are naturally greasy.

Other useful and true tips:

Avoid greasy foods, excessive sweets, and cheese.

Change your pillow cases 2x a week (minimum).

After sweating (working out, sun bathing, etc) shower ASAP.

Most importantly, if you live in a sunny region, ENJOY THE SUN.

So many derms advise against sun tanning because of skin damage; but trust me, if you have oily skin, the risk of burning, wrinkles, or even permanent scarring is minimal to nonexistent.

Derms hate the sun - Why?

Because it provides Vit. D, dries the skin, and blends blemishes for FREE!...They can't compete with that.

The risks associated with drugs are FAR WORSE than skin damage from the sun.

Case and point: Took minocycline and doxycycline on different occasions - both resulted in blue teeth/nails, migraines, and stomach pain.

And we all know the numerous detrimental side effects of Isotretinoin/Accutane.

Eat healthy, keep your face clean, try topical products first and try to avoid oral rx’s like doxycycline and minocycline due to their numerous and harmful side effects (less systemic absorption of rx drugs),

Antibiotics never worked for me UNTIL I took Roaccutane. I had to quit Roaccutane early because of the bad-ass side effects it brought but it did help my acne immensely. Now I keep it under control with antibiotics. Antibiotics work alot better after you've done a few months of roaccutance (3 months for me), so give them another try if you've done the roaccutane but still get some acne.

Oh well.. the whole point of accutane was NOT to have any more acne. But I guess I'm unlucky :p

Don't take antibiotics for too long tho (like 2-3 years). If Benzoyl peroxide works or Differin works, only take antibiotics during a school term/before a special event etc. If you're just going to be sitting around at home on holidays, don't take months of these, it's pointless and it's not that great for your body (can stain your teeth) It's better to go on/off

good luck guys!

I'm still on it and my dermatologist says that I must stay on it for three full months for it to work. If the yeast infection comes back there's no way that I'll stay with it.

I had to stop using minocycline altogether because of the terrible ph imbalance. I do not recommend this at all! Switch to Philosophy Clear Days Ahead system.

i only recommend this for males. i had a yeast and bacterial infections that would NOT go away for months and months. i was on this medication way too long (recommended by my derm) and it completely messed up my system. I'm still having problems and quit taking minocycline months ago. i was going to different doctors every week to fix my problems. i also got h. pylori but i'm not sure if it is related to minocycline use.