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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December 28, 2012

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Destroyed my face.

I thought I was lucky. Many have acne much worse than I. Nonetheless, with a pimple or so every month, I decided to go to the doctor which prescribed this. Upon taking it, my face cleared for a week. It was until I awake the next morning to find that my face was hurting and throbbing. Going to the mirror, I saw horrible acne everywhere that extended to my neck (never before had I acne there). Stopping immediately made it worse. Till now, my acne appears to be getting worse, and the doctor keeps recommending that I continue. My face was destroyed...I hate my life.
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February 27, 2009

Pros:

i can tell a difference with my acene within just about two weeks of taking the mediciation

Cons:

headaches

i am on solodyn 90mg...i also took acutane approx 3-4years ago. im just about 2 weeks in with solodyn i can tell a difference however i do get cycstic pimples now never had them before even with acutane. im getting frustrated and thinking about going back on acutane.....i have a lot of scares from the acene does anyone know if solodyn helps with skin tone and scares also?
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

No side effects. No interactions with other meds that i take and most other meds in general that my pharmicisy said. But always double check on your own

Cons:

It does help to a degree. I've taken it for almost 3 months there has been improvement but my back is not the smooth acne free like most other guys. There are still some stubborn acne that just wont go away as of yet.

If you have insurance with a minimal co pay go for it there are very few side effects plus they have these cards that you give to your pharmacist and they greatly reduce if not eliminate the co pay. I just take it in the a.m. My dermatologist says its improved which it has. But he is more optomistic than i am. And he gave me 6 refills even though its not recommended for more than 3 months but in many cases the Dr can increase the recomended dosage bases on your particular condition. Eeeeeeeeeeeeh if your Dem thinks its what you need go for it. There is also a generic version "Minocycline" Which is much more affordable. And solodyn is really and extended release for Minocycline. Talk to your Dem about that. Its the same thing you may just hace to take it like twice aday thats all.
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October 19, 2009

Pros:

Works pretty good, still get a few pimples. Been using it 3 months.

Cons:

Go off of it and my skin goes nuts again.

Very expensive, but I think its worth it. With discount card first 3 months were $10, then jumped to $150.
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January 26, 2009

Pros:

I guess it works, I can't really tell yet. I am super dry though.

Cons:

Too expensive, w/out the coupon it's 500 something, bs if you ask me.

Dunno yet, ask me again at week 12.
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April 28, 2008

Pros:

I used to get bumps like every other day but after my dermatoligist perscribed Solodyn, for one month and I did not get any bumps.I stopped using it only because I started on accutane...

Cons:

Thank God for insurance because the medicine is very expensive. It was $532.00, but with my insurance I payed $100.

I would recommend this to anyone that is really in need of something that works...
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March 15, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

After 13 days a horrible rash developed, hives all over skin, swollen joints. I also developed an intolerance to lactose and gluten due to the antibiotic killing all the intestinal flora.

I wouldn't recommend this pill to anyone.
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