Minocycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Gabrielle, New York, NY May 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Prevents severe cystic acne as long as I take it every day. Prevents impetigo and staph. Cons: Sensitivity to sun, skin discoloration. Cystic acne reappears immediately if I stop taking the minocycline for a couple of days. Bottom Line: I've been on minocycline for several years now and it very effectively keeps my cystic acne, an all other acne, at bay. Prior to minocycline I always had at least 1-2 very deep cysts that would last for weeks at a time and often become infected and leave severe scars. Now I probably get 2-3 cysts per year, no infections and no further scaring. I was also very prone to impetigo and staph infections on my face and I haven't had one since I've been on minocycline. Minocycline is a godsend for me. Oddly, side effects started after I'd already been taking mino for 3+ years. I'm now extremely sensitive to the sun-- developed severe sun poisoning last summer and had to go on prednisone for a week. I kind of have a permanent tan now. Dependency and antibiotic resistance is also a concern. Bottom line is: my cystic acne was severe and now my skin is clear. So I'm willing to tolerate side effects. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Katie, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi May 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Has worked really well for me when paired with differin cream :o). I had very light acne on my chin, shoulders, and back and everything is about cleared up after about a month of taking this twice daily. Cons: I've had no side effects, so I don't really have much against this medication. Bottom Line: Good for people with light to moderate acne. I would suggest Accutane for anything severe, and I'm sure a dermatologist would, as well. I've tried tons of things for my face, i.e: ProActiv, the Clinique system, several scrubs, etc, and this has been working perfectly for me! Recommended: Yes Usage: Katie has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Mike, NJ May 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jeffrey, Pittsburgh,PA May 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

dprsd27, Bay Area, CA May 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jared, Wisconsin May 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jane, Australia May 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Tara, Fayetteville, ar May 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

M, Michigan May 14th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Fresno, CA May 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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