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 11, 2009

Pros:

It seemed to clear most of the pimples from my face pretty quickly.

Cons:

Not, sure if it is directly from this or not. But, I have taken it for about 2 weeks. I have EXTREMELY sensitive nipples and mild upset stomach (almost a pregnant feeling)

I did not pay attention to the cost b/c I have insurance and only pd. $20. However, I did have a "discount" card from the Dr. and who knows if insurance will cover it next time. May consider switching to something else...
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July 18, 2009

Pros:

Started seeing a decrease in pimple size 3 days after using. So far it's working. Only cost me 10 dollars because my dermatologist gave me the card you activate on the phone.

Cons:

Dry lips.

Even though it says you can take this medicine without food, I highly suggest you take it with the biggest meal of your day. It will decrease your chances at the side affects.
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July 12, 2009

Pros:

Best product I've used. Has completely cleared up my acne up within 3 weeks! i used clinique's acne soap before i applied at night time.

Cons:

Not many side effects. Made my face a little red the first few uses but no extreme dryness or burning. Kind of costy depending on your insurance but my dermatologist gave me a rebate so it ended up costing $20.

I've suffered from acne most of my life. I sweat a lot and produce a lot of oil to be honest and this is the only product I've used (and I've tried them all I don't even want to think about all the money I've spent on useless products) that has been able to clear my skin up!
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June 11, 2009

Pros:

Cheap, doesn't make you sick

Cons:

Didn't work :-(

I visited the Doc after 5 months of taking Solodyn (45mg) without seeing any results, He told me the dosage was not high enough but also said my body could've worked up a resistance against the antibiotic. Back to the drawing board for me.
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March 13, 2009

Pros:

nothing major, made bumps smaller

Cons:

headaces, neck pains, blurry vision, dryness

ive been on it for a month and a half and seen no improvement
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November 9, 2008

Pros:

It appears to clear up my skin. I have mild acne so this really shouldn't have been given to me by the DR.

Cons:

My face turned red and it burned. I got a bad headache as well as neck pain also dryness.

Not good for people with mild acne.
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February 25, 2008

Pros:

It was free, since my dermatologist gave me a card

Cons:

Have yet to see any results

If you have to spend money on it, don't bother, since you won't see any results!
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October 13, 2007

Pros:

NOTHING still was breaking out, the only good thing was I didnt have to pay for it bc I had a coupon from my derm

Cons:

headaches, tiredness, didnt even work

I was on this medication for 3 months and I regiously took it, I was still breaking out and my skin was not completely clear so I decided to stop... WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE, I got the Worst most horrible breakout of cystic like acne of my life, I'm 23 and I've never had a breakout like this not even as a teen, my cheeks were horrible and I'm still trying to recover from this breakout 4 months later, I've switched to Tetracycline and started using Differin .3 and so far my skin is a million times better but still not quite clear yet...just bc its expensive you think its going to work but it definitely didnt for me.
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October 9, 2007

Pros:

clears acne. best antibiotic I've used.

Cons:

tired and sleepy, so if you work and go to school... maybe not the best choice for you

I have tried several antibiotics for my acne - none of them ever worked. A new dermatologist recommended Solyodn to me, and I have to say this is the best thing that I've ever used. I am not completely clear, but for being on this for 2 weeks... huge difference! I had huge inflamed, red pimples all around the sides of my face and cheeks, and they have gone down a lot in 2 wks. I have tried EVERYTHING out there and this works for me.
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October 15, 2018
SOLODYN MAY BE YOUR CURE!
TRY IT OUT! I'm a mid-30 yo female that has always been acne free. Stress and bacterial infection from clarisonic caused acne break out all over forehead and cheeks. My dermatologist has put me on Solodyn 55mg and Aczone 7.5% once a day. Here's my routine: Daytime - Purpose facewash, Kiehl's calendula toner, Aveeno posivitely radiant spf30 moisturizer. Nightime - Purpose facewash, kiehl's calendula toner, Aczone, after 5 minutes CeraVe oilfree PM moisturizer, oral Solodyn at night. I have been taking Solodyn for 6 weeks now and I think this and Aczone are a really good combo! Solodyn does not give me any side effect issues but I am also on 55mg - which is a lower dosage and based off of my weight. I would definitely try this out before any other antibiotic. I will keep you all posted once I am done with my course! Stay hopeful!
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