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 28, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take, no side effects besides photosensitivity. Seems to be helping clear it up a little, raken it for about 3 weeks.

Cons:

Not many results, next step is accutane.

May work well for many people, especially young people.
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March 13, 2009
im in my 20s, f,i don't know about pros yet,it's been 4 days im on solodyn 90 mg,i ve been feeling weak and my heart just raises and i have these panic attacks where i have difficulty breathing every night. my doctor reduced it to 45 mg, which i will start taking tonight, so i will keep u guys updated on this. cant really tell if my skin is worse or better yet. unlike other reviews,i havent seen yet any over dryness.not yet,took it only for 4 days.
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November 11, 2008

Pros:

it works but it takes time. so still stick it out.

Cons:

price and side effects.

i was wondering when to stop taking this med though......because i've been on this for almost two months now.
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February 26, 2008

Pros:

I only have to take it once a day!

Cons:

It takes a lot of time to see the results

I have been using Solodyn 90mg once a day. You guys really need to give it time before you just report on it- it's a time releasing medication..therfore takes time to work. I rather it take it's time to work, than do it fast and making it hit my body and hurt my liver/kidneys severely! I use bare essentials which helps because I unfortuantely scar badly. I have csystic acne and postules. I used this medication on february 1st and yesterday I saw a difference. My acne is still active but I don't have big pimples...just tiny bumps (postules?) scattered mostly in my chin/jaw area of my face. I have a smoother complextion. My derm put me on Solodyn 90mg once day, wash my face morning and night with the IS facewash. I use the IS anti-acne serum in the morning...apply some cetaphil (the one for really dry skin) and then my bare mineral make up. At night I use retin a micro. Cetaphil for extra dry skin works best since retina micro really dries up your skin. I will keep you posted!
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June 22, 2010

Pros:

does NOT bother your stomach like regular minocycline. I could take this on a totally empty stomach and it was fine. And I have a sensitive gut.

Cons:

Almost no insurance carrier covers it so I had to deal with their silly coupon cards. It was SUCH a pain to get any refills.

I'm pretty sure it helped keep my acne at a slightly lower level than usual, but truthfully, I didn't notice much of a difference when I went off it.
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October 27, 2009

Pros:

takes a little bite but works well

Cons:

throwing up and, very nasty

i love the pill im on 65mg it just doesnt agrea with me i wish it did cause it works. in the beging it mad me throup but i said to my self mabe im just not feeling well so i let it go then say 2 days later i im feeling like i am nasy and have no patience for anyone. im the nicest person ever mabe to nice and i feel like i can kill some one so i stoped taking and feel so much better i would love to no if anyone feels the same or am i just crazy
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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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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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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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January 27, 2008

Pros:

Don't have to take on an empty stomach. Works fairly well. 90% less blemishes.

Cons:

Made my stomach queazy and I lost my appetite the first week. Expensive.

I do not like the price of this product, but I've noticed gradual improvement every week. I've not had any side effects since the first week of usage.
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