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 4, 2008

Pros:

Didn't make my skin worse

Cons:

Didn't help at all; also my insurance wouldn't cover, and cost at Costco (cheapest pharmacy around here) was $546. for a 30-day supply!! (Solodyn manufacturer wouldn't honor "free" card after the 1st month's supply, due to my insurance deductible...)

If it would've helped at all, I would've been willing to pay whatever it cost (within reason). I took it daily/faithfully for 2 months and I didn't see any improvement at all! (for treatment of pustules)
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February 19, 2008

Pros:

Works very well. Cleared my face quickly. No problem with cost because my insurance covers most of it.

Cons:

Didnn't clear my back acne. Still taking this medication. It's been over 6 months. Recently had a dosage increase to try to help. I'm always tired no energy. I always feel like throwing up but I never do. Better taken with food.My lips are darker

You have to give it a chance to work. It does work. I heven't come off of it yet, so I don't know if the acne returns or stays away.
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January 30, 2008

Pros:

Seems to be working.

Cons:

None yet.

Used it for 2 weeks. So far it's working well. Skin not too dry and a noticable differance in my face. Hope it keeps working this well. Cost could be a issue. $500.00 retail. Got the rebate card from my derm. Between that and my inssurance, only payed $25.00.
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January 16, 2008

Pros:

It worked for for about two weeks

Cons:

After those two weeks, my skin got severely dry and broke out even worse than before I had started taking the medication.

Don't use this product. I doesnt have lasting effects and ends up making your skin worse.
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December 15, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

It doesn't work at all, it actually makes your face worse....

Don't use it... no difference
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September 29, 2007

Pros:

The imflammation went down, but probably due the steriod pack I was using for a week.

Cons:

Few headaches, loss of appetite

I assume it's working. I've been using it for one full week. I assume it cleared up my skin a little bit, but now experiencing breakouts again. It's still very early to determine if it's working. Im also using Produce facial cleanser, tazaroc cream at night and clydamicin gel in the morning. Never had severe acne but I hope this stuff works and works fast. I am using Solodyn 135mg once a day.
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October 18, 2012

Pros:

inexpensive

Cons:

horrible headaches (migraines)

Solodyn unfortunately gave me terrible headaches to the point where I had to discontinue my prescription. My dermatologist recommended this product along with a topical gel. I understand how important it is to target acne from both inside and out but this product did not do much for my skin. I am going to go the all natural route and trying supplementing any prescription pills with natural vitamins.
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May 27, 2012

Pros:

Cleared up my face gradually
Got tan quicker

Cons:

Took a while to kick in
Once I got off it my face got worse
Yeast infections

Started taking this in June last year, 115mg a day, didn't see any results at first, a month into it started taking 135mg, no initial breakout or anything. Each month my face got more and more clear and by September October my face was basically spotless. In December my dermatologist suggested I go off of it to see if my face got better, it was great and flawless for about a month but then it got a lot worse which was disappointing. Since then I have tried other medications but none have worked as well as solodyn but it was discouraging that the effects did not last once you stop taking it.
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July 13, 2009

Pros:

I didn't have the problems some mentioned, like photo sensitivity.

Cons:

Didn't work at all. Made acne worse than EVER.

Bottom line is I just don't think this product did anything to me at all. Not only did it not do anything bad, side effects wise, it didn't do anything good. If anything, my acne is worse than ever. This might be due to the drug, but it might be due to being taken off of my last routine (simple straight up clindamycine, worked fine). Either way, I can say I am angry as can be. I used it to get them off of a select area, but it didn't work at all, and I now have the worst acne ever. Company who made this and dermatalogist shouldn't have a job. As far as severity: It was light before. Now its moderate to severe. I am so upset.
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May 27, 2009

Pros:

It works for me with another medication.

Cons:

A little dizzy with headaches.

It worked for me with SPIRONOLACTO ( which helps with hormones) Together they helped my face clear up and no new breakouts. I used to have those painful cystic ones so I'm glad they are gone. Now if I only knew how to get rid of these deep scars. Oh and It really bugs me when people write a review after 2 days. Give it time before you influence people on here.
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