Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic

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Active Ingredient:
Minocycline hydrochloride.

Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate NF, hypromellose type 2910 USP, magnesium stearate NF, colloidal silicon dioxide NF, and carnauba wax NF.

The 45 mg tablets also contain:
Lactose monohydrate NF, hypromellose type 2910 USP, titanium dioxide USP, triacetin USP, and iron oxide black JPE. The 65 mg tablets also contain Opadry II Blue which contains: hypromellose type 2910 USP, lactose monohydrate NF, FD&C Blue #1, polyethylene glycol 3350 NF, FD&C Blue #2, titanium dioxide USP, triacetin USP, and D&C Yellow #10.

90 mg tablets also contain:
Hypromellose type 2910 USP, lactose monohydrate NF, titanium dioxide USP, iron oxide yellow NF, polyethylene glycol 3350 NF, and triacetin USP.

115 mg tablets also contain:
Hypromellose type 2910 USP, lactose monohydrate NF, D&C Yellow #10, triacetin USP, FD&C Blue #1, titanium dioxide USP, and FD&C Blue #2.

135 mg tablets also contain:
Hypromellose type 2910 USP, lactose monohydrate NF, titanium dioxide USP, polyethylene glycol 3350 NF, iron oxide red NF, and triacetin USP.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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October 5, 2009

Pros:

Effectively eliminated moderately severe acne

Cons:

Could be expensive if insurance does not cover, but doctor gave me some kind of discount card, had some small side effects in beginning that are gone now, don't want to use it forever

I'm a 31 year old 115 pound Asian girl. I started getting acne in my mid 20s, and was getting pimples all the time. I would try everything I could think of (washing regularly with different types of cleansers/systems, regularly changing pillows, eating better, drinking more water, etc.) Nothing worked. Finally, my friend suggested I go to the dermatologist. Duh! The doctor prescribed Solodyn (90 mg), Clenia face wash and Ziana. I stopped using Ziana within a few weeks (two harsh and I felt unnecessary). The solodyn started working right away. Within a week the number of pimples dropped, and by the third week, I didn't get any new ones. The side effect I got was constipation oddly, and I am very regular. I asked my doctor to give me 45 mg instead, and after that, the problem kind of went away. I don't want to take this forever, but I am so thankful that I don't have to deal with my weekly pimples. I'm hoping I can eventually just rely on the Clenia face wash, which works well.
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

None so far, I've been on this medication (135 mg) for about 5 weeks.

Cons:

None. Stomach doesn't hurt or anything and my face doesn't dry out from it.

My acne has stayed pretty much the same. This drug seems to have no effect on me at all. I'll probably take it for the rest of this month and if I see no changes than I'll try something else.
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February 20, 2009

Pros:

none?

Cons:

I get awful headaches almost daily (that I NEVER had before) in the evenings.

My skin is the worst it's ever been but I don't want to stop an antibiotic in the middle of the treatment. I'm about 5 weeks in, I guess I'll wait it out until the end of the 12 weeks. Ive been very disappointed with this medication, I don't know how much longer I can handle the headaches and breakouts.
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November 14, 2008

Pros:

Clears up your skin and I have had ZERO side effects!! This stuff is great!

Cons:

CAN be expensive ($500+), but if you get a prescription card from your Dermatologist, you can get it for $25 or less...

I have been taking 90mg/day for about a week and half, and this stuff is awesome. Before I started taking this medicine, I came out here to see what other people thought, and everyone had me scared to death, with all of their "side effects", etc. I called my Derm about my concerns and she said that the ingredients that are in Solodyn (minocycline) used to be pretty hard stuff. She said the medication has been improved and that I should have no side effects. I have cystic acne (not bad, but a couple in my chin area) and I have had them for years. I started taking this stuff 10 days ago, along with putting Duac on in the AM and Differin at night, and I have cleared up about 85%! What is left on my chin is the marks that will go away. No more cysts, and it's only been 10 days. ZERO side effects whatsoever! I take it at night about 7:30pm after I have dinner. NO clue if this matters with any nausea, etc, but I'm telling you, this stuff works great, and I feel great.
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November 13, 2008

Pros:

Seemed to work really well almost immediately.

Cons:

Caused me to have an allergic reaction. Very expensive - Make sure you get the discount card otherwise it's over $500.

For about 3 weeks this product worked great. But then one day I began to itch all over my body uncontrollably. When I stopped taking it the itching started going away, but my acne came back. I'm going to try Doryx, hopefully I'll have better results.
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November 11, 2008

Pros:

I noticed my skin clearing up almost immediately. After a couple of weeks I could definitely tell a difference. I ran out for a few days and did have a small breakout but I am using a prescription face wash as well which has helped.

Cons:

Affordability will be an issue after my coupon. I refuse to pay $500 for any skin medicine. Beyond ridiculous.

I would reccomend it. I dont have any side effects at all, everything is normal except my skin is better. Which is the whole point. :)
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

Solodyn works very well!!!! It take about 6 weeks to clear everything up but it is well worth the wait. My derm gave me reate cards so for the first three months of my prescription was free. now it is 25 dollars, but well worth it!

Cons:

Takes a few weeks to work, but well worth it.

I would recomend this to anyone who is frustrated of trying all kinds of different acne products and none of them work.
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October 23, 2008

Pros:

this product has cleared most of my moderate acne and is still helping out iv been on it for about 3 and a half months i also use clindamisin and finacia

Cons:

nothing this works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the cure to most types of moderate to sever acne
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June 3, 2008

Pros:

This medication worked well for me. I have a co-pay of $35, which I got back in rebates from the maker of Solodyn, Medicis. Without insurance, it is very expensive.

Cons:

BEWARE!!! The side effects that only happen to a small percentage of people, happened to me. Minocycline drugs can cause drug-induced hepatitis. Drug makers neglect to tell you that. Even if only a small # of cases, if it happens to you-its not good

My derm. started me on Solodyn after several topical meds that failed to work. Solodyn worked great for me. HOWEVER... recently I applied for additional life insurance, had a physical & was rejected due to liver enzyme levels being 5x higher than the normal range. I went to my PCP, who refered me to a liver specialist out of Loyola Hospital in Illinois. They have a "liver team" at Loyola. Before my first appointment, I researched this online & found other cases of this happening from the use of Solodyn. I immediately stopped taking the drug. I told the specialist what I suspect had caused the liver enzyme elevation. He ordered several tests & a series of blood tests. I went back today for my follow-up & found out I had drug-induced hepatitis from the Solodyn. Because I caught this so early on, the condition reversed itself & I no longer have it. My doc told me not everyone is that lucky. PLEASE monitor your liver enzyme levels if taking Solodyn. My derm told me it was safe.
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March 17, 2015
Stay patient and hopeful
I never feel the need to write reviews but after battling acne I feel I need to. I am 20 yrs old and have had clear skin up until I was about 18. Break outs were always mild but this past year my jaw line and cheeks were constantly broken out. Been to three dermatologists and NOTHING worked until my latest derm. She prescribed me solodyn and today marks my 12 week point. I am very impatient and was losing hope because it did not seem to be working. This past week however my skin is noticeably clearer (knock on wood) and breakouts have stopped. Listen to your doctor when she tells you to be patient! I also was prescribed spironolactone about 9 weeks ago so I am sure that is helping as well. Waiting three months for results is nothing compared to never having clear skin, trust me. I cleanse with Cerave and also moisturize with the brand. Still not perfect but I would say I am 85% better. Stick with it everyone, it sucks to hear that things will get worse before they get better but it is true.
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Christina2
August 15, 2015
Does it work for whiteheads, blackheads and tiny pimples?
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