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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May 10, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin w/in 3-4 months, however if you miss a pill or two you will see reverse action & it will take an increased amount of time in order return. I also used this medication w/ medicated face wash and differin gel as well as other topicals.

Cons:

Missed pills are shown greatly in breakouts within a week or two after. I do not believe the pills would have been as successfulf had I not been prescribed the other medicated topicals.

The drug does work on moderate to severe acne but you must most importantly be consistent. Also, if you are taking birth control while on this drug, it is VITAL you take them at opposite times of the day otherwise your birth control is of no value. I have heard many stories of acne returning after completion hence why I have been on Solodyn for a year now. It is evident to me when I miss a day that there are severe consequences. My face has never fully returned to the way it was before the medicine however it has been truly bad on a couple of occasions.Also, no side effects for myself on the good side.
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August 21, 2008

Pros:

My doctor gave me a card and it cost $0. That doesn't seem right.

Cons:

weight gain

The product works. I totally cleared up after 3 months and am still taking it. Will have a physical to check liver this month.
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April 1, 2008

Pros:

Works!!!!

Cons:

not affordable anymore beacause they took my insursnce away. :(

This product has made me feel more and more confident about my skin. My skin looked horrible until I stareted using Solodyn! my skin is nice and clesr!!!! I wish i can use it longer but its too expensive. Love it!
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December 30, 2007

Pros:

it really works on my face

Cons:

causes me to be tired alot and get dizzy

i've been on this medicine for awhile now and it really does work...but the dizziness and fatigue i can't handle it.so i think ima stop takin it
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October 2, 2007

Pros:

Keeps Skin clear, from PLEVA

Cons:

Dizzy, Blurry vision, headache

I have been taking this for almost a year. The side effects seem to get worse with time. It is better than having my body covered in a rash. However does anyone know the long term effects??
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September 19, 2007

Pros:

Cleared my skin

I have a cleared skin after 4months of using Solodyn. Its a great medication, but not cheap. I hope that if I stop using it the acne does not come back.
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March 18, 2013

Pros:

None

Cons:

Hives
Burning and Itching all over
Dizzyness
Body Aches

My daughter took this medication for 3 weeks. She suddenly broke out in hives. They looked like someone beat her with a belt. They were burning and itchey. She wanted to jump out of her skin. This lasted about 2 weeks. Cannot in good conscience recommend this to anyone.
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May 25, 2010

Pros:

CLEARED SKIN IN TWO WEEKS

Cons:

NO REAL SIDE EFFECTS,JUST SLIGHTLY DRYING

After going through a very traumatic time I had developed about a dozen large painful cysts. My doctor said this is am eruption and he feels I would benefit with use of this medication. He was right. My skin is not breaking out and the scars have almost completely cleared.
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August 18, 2009

Pros:

It worked well. I no longer have any new blemishes. I have only used it for two months.

Cons:

The price is outrageous!! Even with the $10.00 coupon my doctor gave me, it still cost $42.99/month. When my pharmacist inquired about the coupon, we were told the price went up and they could not honor the $10.00 price. No thanks!

I am not going to give them the pleasure of using it anymore. False advertising is a crime. It is too bad beacuse it actually works. I will not be baited in by a cheap coupon and then told to pay more. Sorry, I don't think so!
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February 6, 2009

Pros:

no noticeable side effects

Cons:

didn't work at all! if anything, my acne has gotten worse

i had a coupon from my dermatologist so it wasn't that expensive, but i would have been mad if i had wasted money on this. i've been on 1 tablet a day for 2 months and have seen NO improvement.
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