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 25, 2009

Pros:

its easy to take

Cons:

did'nt clear it up too well

plain and simple, it didnt really work for me after months of usage
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September 30, 2009

Pros:

-None

Cons:

-Red bumps scattered about my body, all itchy too.

I have non-inflamed acne, but every once in a while I will get a nodule. So I was prescribed this when I went to the derm for a cortisone shot. so after using this for around 3 weeks, i started developing red bumps that itched. i saw a couple other people write about it here as well, seems pretty rare. guess i had some reaction to it, dunno why it came so late. anyways, i getting off of it as the unbearable itch isn't worth it. i would recommend it others, b/c it seems my case is pretty abnormal.
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September 5, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Rash, tired, no change

This drug is not supposed to be used for more than 12 weeks but I am hearing of many people using if for months. Research the serious side effects!
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August 3, 2009

Pros:

CLEARED UP MY ENTIRE FACE WITHIN JUST TWO WEEKS!!!

Cons:

YOU MUST EAT BEFORE TAKING THIS MED. MADE ME A BIT TIRED.

I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH LIGHT ACNE ALL OVER MY FACE & CYSTIC ACNE ON MY CHIN ALL MY LIFE. HOWEVER, THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED SOLODYN BECAUSE I WAS ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH PERIORAL DERMATITIS. AND JUST LIKE THAT POOF ALL GONE IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. NOW THAT I AM IN MY 30'S I WISH I KNEW ABOUT THIS PRODUCT WHEN I WAS IN MY 20'S!!!
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July 21, 2009

Pros:

You don't have to do anything besides remember to take it at night.
Doesn't make your skin sensitive, or does it dry it out, a common side-effect with many acne treatments.

Cons:

It is EXPENSIVE if your insurance does not cover it
Took 3 months to kick in

I took a while for me to stop breaking out, I didn't see any difference until three months later but when I did finally stop breaking out, I only had one or two pimples within a two-month period. I think it's worth buying
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July 10, 2009

Pros:

It works as long as you keep taking it.

Cons:

dizziness and weakness.

for one month it work fine while i was taking this medecine.Then i stop taking the medecine and i get little acne.But It clear up 80% of my acne.
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July 10, 2009

Pros:

Got a coupon from my derm so that it would only be $10/month, so I didn't waste a lot of money

Cons:

Made me VERY dizzy~had to take at night and then still got dizzy/vertigo feelings. After taking for about 3 weeks my joints started aching~very annoying and can be a sign of drug-induced lupus. Acne got worse.

I took this for about 4 weeks total and had to stop taking it due to how crappy it was making me feel. I couldn't handle the side effects and I already feel so much better after about a week of not taking it. I did not see any improvement in my acne (and actually it got worse), but like I said I only took it for 4 weeks. My derm. prescribed me 135 mg, but looking at Solodyn's website I should have been on 90 mg based on my weight, so perhaps this is why I had so many bad side effects so soon?? Either way I am not willing to use any dose of this product again; the aching joints really worries me. Definitely be cautious with this product!
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June 15, 2009

Pros:

Really helped clear up my skin in just a few days. No noticed side effects. Worked really fast.

Cons:

I already burn so easily and this medicine makes you sensitive to light so fair skinned red heads be careful!

I would try it for sure. My derm wants to put me on accutane if this doesnt work and i reallllly dont want to take that so im hoping this clears up everything. Make sure you ask for a rebate card and good luck!! :]
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May 27, 2009

Pros:

it works...for me...quickly and effectively

Cons:

with no other changes in my life....diet, excercise, sleep...all good and fine....I have gained quite a bit of weight. Maybe the Solodyne?

I have a wheat allergy and only have bad bad outbreaks when I accidently ingest wheat gluten or use a gluten shampoo/lotion.... anyway...as long as I stay away, 100% from wheat, I have no acne. I used Solodyne when I accidently use gluten...it takes a couple weeks of Solodyne to clear it up....then I'm good until the next accident.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Nodular acne - treatment is 90mg Solodyn per day, along with Epiduo gel once a day. I noticed my skin clearing up in 2 days! Taking it consistently has kept me acne free for over 3 months. My doctor wants to see me back in 3 more months.

Cons:

In the beginning, I noticed headaches, slight chest pain and shortness of breath, but only lasted a few weeks. Have noticed some redness on my face, and some really dry patches, but much easier to look at than nodular acne! Costly without good ins!

Get a card from your derm! It guaranteed I wouldn't pay more than $25 out of pocket. After my insurance, my cost would have been $300 a month, but when the pharmacist ran my Solodyn card, I paid $25 the first couple of months, then $10 the last 2 times. I do believe the Epiduo was a great product to use also! My derm said that it would also help repair my skin over time, and my skin looks fresh and clean after just a few months. I believe the Epiduo caused the redness and dryness on my face. My husband has a couple of breakouts and tested out my gel, and ended up with a really red dry patch on his face, and he complained that his face felt like it was on fire. For me, these issues came and went, but WAY easier to deal with than nodular acne! I totally recommend trying this stuff out!!
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