Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic

Brand: Solodyn

Reviews

3.2

354 Reviews

▸ View ingredients

▾ View ingredients

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.

Used Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic? Rate It:

Choose from 1 to 5 stars

david0393

January 30, 2012

Pros:

-Got Rid of Acne
-Very vivid crazy dreams that are cool

Cons:

-At first, you break out really bad
-Become dependent upon it

Solodyn is not for normal pimples, it is for the cystic pimples caused by a bacterial infection. It treats ONLY the cystic pimples, and it does it very effectively over time. At first, the cystic pimples will become inflamed and more will appear, but after about two weeks they stop. Also, I take the medication right before I go to sleep, and I have the craziest dreams that are pretty entertaining to think about the next day.

This Was Helpful

12 user(s) found this helpful

Report

J.T.

January 28, 2012

Pros:

Convenient
No major side effects
Small pills

Cons:

Dependent on drug
None besides that

Okay listen to ME. I've been on this drug for about a year, so I know more than the people reviewing this drug after 3 days of using it. Let me start off by saying it DOES WORK. It may not be the miracle acne solution you've been dreaming of, but it definitely keeps acne at bay. My dermatologist writes me 4 refills every time I get a new written prescription for it, and let me say that whenever I finish a bottle (bottle of 30) and I go a few days before getting my refill, I break out. That's the only downside is that you kinda become dependent on it. But while on the drug acne reduces dramatically. It may take a month or two for you to start noticing, but it really does! Take this medication while applying Retin-A and I also promise you will see a major decrease in scarring. No new acne = No new scars. Then the old ones fade! Please just give it a try! There are no crazy side effects like dry skin or hair loss. Like I said, I've been on it for about a year. So I'm like the solodyn expert! Haha. Just try it, it can't possibly hurt!

This Was Helpful

13 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Missi

December 28, 2011

Pros:

little to no acne

Cons:

Price, $20 for three months, then the price changes to $300 a month with insurance

I have struggled with acne all my life. I am 40 years old and still have acne. My doctor put me on this medicine and I have been taking it for two months now. I love it. I have had maybe one pimple in two months.

This Was Helpful

4 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Christine

November 26, 2011

Pros:

Stopped acne in its tracks immediately

Cons:

Just my own paranoia from the negative reviews on the side effects, however I have yet to experience anything awful. Maybe slight fatigue.

I have hormonal acne. It is stubborn and nothing has ever worked in controlling it. Although I consider it be be mild to moderate, because I usually only have a few pimples at one time. However, the location where these pimples would form were embarrassing (usually right around my upper lip area) and very noticeable. Very annoying, and always coming back in the same spots over and over. I went to a derm asking for spiro, cause I know its hormonal. but, being that I am already taking Yasmin, she decided to have me try the solodyn. I am also using Finacea gel. I started using this in mid October, and its now late November. I have had absolutely no hormonal break outs at all, not even in my usual areas. And let me tell you, that is a miracle because mine were constant, every couple days I would have a new disgusting zit forming. I admit, some of the other reviewers have terrified me but so far I think I am good. I haven't noticed any disturbing side affects. I also do worry about what will happen to my skin once I stop taking this. But, for now I am enjoying my pimple free face. All I can say is give it a shot, because if you are desperate enough, you will try anything once. It could work for you.

This Was Helpful

11 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Kelsey

November 24, 2011

Pros:

Cleared acne and didn't come back when I stopped taking it

Cons:

Took about a month and a half for it to start working

This is a great product if you have moderate acne. Everyone says there are horrible side effects but it just depends on the person. I almost didn't take this medication because of the reviews but after I decided to I thought it was so worth it. Took almost 2 months to start working but cleared up my acne completely... Have been off of solodyn for 4 months and haven't had a pimple since. It's worth a try!

This Was Helpful

7 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Crystal

November 16, 2011

Pros:

Beautiful Skin

Cons:

It's an antibiotic.
Can cause stomach upset.

I've been using Solodyn for a temporary treatment to keep my mild, yet stubborn, facial and body acne under control before/during my wedding and honeymoon. Solodyn has been awesome and my skin has looked like porcelain starting a few days into treatment. I would recommend this to anyone who has mild-moderate, stubborn acne. I also take a probiotic, florastor, to help with the stomach upset it can cause. I've been using Solodyn in conjunction with Evoclin foam on my chest and back, Panoxyl 10% BP creme wash on my chest and back, and Atralin .05% topical gel on my face. My derm gave me a coupon so my first month was free. I've since paid $50 copay for the RX.

This Was Helpful

3 user(s) found this helpful

Report

BlemishBeauty

September 26, 2011

Pros:

Gets rid of cystic acne

Cons:

Still some break-outs

This product has worked well with me. Other than oiliness, my main issue are cysts. If you have the same problem, then Solodyn will most likely benefit you. Just don't set your expectations too high; you will still have little blemishes here and there, so you have to proceed with other meds (topical creams, face washes). However, I had to stop taking it because I recently went on birthcontrol (Ortho-Tri Cylen) Solodyn will counteract with birthcontrol, thus you increase your chances of becoming pregnant. All in all, great product!

This Was Helpful

2 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Alea

August 9, 2011

Pros:

Clears up Acne Great
Works Well
Reasonably Priced

Cons:

Takes a Bit to Work
I Had to Learn How to Take a Pill
Had to Use 88mg Pills

Yes, use it! It worked for me! Although, i did have to learn how to take a pill ( i am extremely healthy, never needed pills before)i have pretty bad acne and this cleared it up, although it took 2-3 weeks. I am still pretty young, so my mom pays for it, i have no clue of the cost!

This Was Helpful

5 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Anonymous

August 1, 2011

Pros:

-1 Time a day
-No side effects

Cons:

-Price
-Clearing Up Time

Bottome Line: This is a very good acne medication, with very minimal to do on our end. Simply take it once a day, now the only catch is being patient. It was extremely hard for me to not see any improvements on my overall acne for the first month! It was exactly the 30th day of taking it when I woke up and saw an improvement. I have been on it now on a little under 2 months and can say my acne is pretty much all gone! I have tried other medications and to me, this is one of the best, with very minimal to no side effects. To me, the price is worth very little maintenance, no side effects and good results! Just hang in there and don't knock it until you have tried it for at least a good month!

This Was Helpful

12 user(s) found this helpful

Report

Ruci

June 18, 2011

Pros:

Deep dark marks were cleared
Breakout severity minimized!!!!
Pill was easy to swallow
My skin looked healthier in general
NO MORE LITTLE RED SPOTS ALL OVER MY FACE! :D

Cons:

Absolutely, positively, no negative comments about this medicine.

As of last month, I have ditched Solodyn. I couldn't be happier with the results, though. My acne, although it hasn't disappeared, looks like it has been treated professionally! Every so often, i would get a minor flaring break out, but it was very easily healed with a regular facial wash. It really did get rid of bacteria from my face because I really noticed pimples just disappearing after using this! I've even been getting comments from my friends saying that they've noticed a change in my face and that I look so much better :D I did see the review below that your acne can return in 3 months... but, I think that all depends on your own, unique skin. As for me, I'm slightly lucky. I no longer have small red spots on my face. I'm totally clear now, and get a medium sized one every so often.If you have skin like I used to have (widespread, small red spots, and just a smidge oily), then I most definitely recommend this medicine for you.

This Was Helpful

24 user(s) found this helpful

Report

1 2 3 4 5 … 8

Relevant Treatment(s):

Minocycline

Used Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic? Rate It:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Pros:

Cons:

Relevant Treatment(s):

New Report

Close