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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April 11, 2009

Pros:

I guess it cleared my skin a little

Cons:

VERTIGO!!!! I was so so dizzy. I seriously had to call my doctor, thought I was going crazy. This drug, or the dosage did not work out for me, bummer. Anyway, if you feel this side effect call your doc immediately.

Got prescribed from doc for mild acne, am 35 and just had a baby 9 month ago, so hormones are at play. He gave it to me, I was aware it made you drowsy, but holy cow I was REALLY out of it. SO I took the next dose at night and it still the following day was like I was spinning. So I stopped. NOw I am fine. Used the card thing that made it so cheap for first three months. If it works for you, use it, but if you have what I had call your doc.
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February 13, 2009

Pros:

If you have the card it's cheap for up to three months. After that, it's up to your insurance.

Cons:

Only works after time and you need to stick with it or you may become immune to the antibiotics.

Some people may have reactions to it as with other antibiotics. Some of the opionions here are a little out there. I work in the medical industry and have to say that I don't think it can cause acne unless your cleaning habits changed after taking this medication. It carries the same risk as other antibiotics but this one is time realease so it ensures there is a steady stream of it in your blood to fight acne bacteria. I work out and it didn't make me tired or weak at all. No liver problems and no skin redness, dryness, or other reactions. Like other antibiotics, it's a temporary fix and although rare, it's usually not perscribed for more than six months. I did get a 10 month perscription which I found to be irrisponsible of my NP. Bottom line, it's a start to get you clear so you can get into good cleaning habbits and maybe wait it out till you get older. (I'm 30 btw and suffer from facial and body/back acne) Maybe one day I'll grow out of this curse.
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February 4, 2009

Pros:

took a couple of months to work but when it did my skin was literally glowing

Cons:

got some big ginormous pimples in my cheeks that scarred in the first month or two

try it. if you can get rebates on this and your willing to wait on your acne to get better after it gets a bit worse, go for it if/when you get those massive cyst pimply guys-DO NOT POP!! you will be left with gross scars that my dermatologist told me they would take years to go away
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January 6, 2009

Pros:

i can't really tell - i was using tazorac as well

Cons:

-i had a really bad allergic reaction (that lasted for DAYS - not to mention, my first ever!)
-cost: my derm gave me a discount card which saved me $25 (i paid $25) so the total cost without the discount is a bit too pricey for me

it made me itch a bit the first 3 days or so after taking it - then all hell broke loose. about 3-4 weeks into it with no itching (and about 4 pills from finishing) i began getting this horrid itch all over my body. every inch of me itched terribly - my scalp, arms, legs, feet, hands, AHEM.. all over. anyway, the itching didn't completely vanish until 4-5 days after i had stopped taking it. i would definitely be scared to take that stuff again. i'd like to say that tazorac is what actually helped. i have mixed feelings about this med so i recommend it if you don't think you will have a bad reaction (i didn't know i was allergic to anything until i tried this) otherwise, use caution.
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October 28, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my face within a week and a half of taking it!

Cons:

No cons. My face did start breaking out again after I stopped taking it though.

TAKE IT. My skin looked fabulous while I was taking it. It is totally worth it! It cleared me up quickly and I did not experience any side effects!
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September 12, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin look clear and radient. REally seems to improve breakouts and skin clarity.

Cons:

I have been taking it about 2 months now (8 weeks) and have not seen the full effect of it. It takes a while to work to full potential.

I had a terrible overwhelming breakout... With over 100 small bumps that turned into extremely painful cystic acne bumps that take forever to go away! So this medicing greatly decreased breakout frequency so far and also has cleared up about 50 % or more of my acne so far.. I have full confidence it will continue to improve it more until it is clear. It is amazing! Now if I could get rid of these red marks!!!
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August 10, 2008

Pros:

no side effects, free

Cons:

didn't do anything.

took it for around 13 weeks, my acne got better in the begining but now its back to normal, dont recomend it.
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July 16, 2008

Pros:

works fast; no side-effects

Cons:

not recommended by doctors/researchers to take for longer than 3 months

have been taking for approx. 1 month and my mild-mod acne has all but disappeared; now just waiting for minor red/dark spots to fade over time
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May 6, 2008

Pros:

My face is slowly clearing up

Cons:

I have gained 25 pounds in th 5 weeks I have been on the medication.

I will have to wein myself off the medication so I don't have a horrible break out but I can't afford to gain anymore weight.
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April 13, 2008

Pros:

Seems to FINALLY be working. I have been taking this med for roughly seven weeks. I was worried it wasn't going to work and actually thought about taking something else three weeks in. But, I stuck it out and I'm very thankful I did.

Cons:

Takes time - BE PATIENT!!!

I would highly recommend this medicine. I took this with Metrogel (redness) and it has really started working. I have very good insurance and also received a Rx card from my dermatologist for this medicine - so three months are absolutely free. I had perioral dermatitis (bad case) and this has really done the trick. Just be prepared to wait for results. Good luck! I'll try to write more when I'm done with my treatment (3 months @ 90mg day).
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