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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February 24, 2012

Pros:

seemed to help clear up acne a little bit

Cons:

hives and joint pain, hair loss

At first, the medicine seemed to help: less breakouts, less deep painful pimples. I am now a month into it and yesterday I got hives! they are the most irritating, uncomfortable, itchy things ever, and it's all over my arms, stomach, legs and even on my face...much more embarrassing than acne :( My dermatologist told me to stop taking solodyn to see if that was the cause of this outbreak, which i am pretty sure it is because this is the first time in my life i've gotten hives. I have joint pain in my upper arms and in my knees as well. I also noticed while on solodyn I had began to lose a lot more hairs (I mean, I went from losing like 5-10 to 30, a day) Although my derm said that is really uncommon and probably isn't from solodyn, I disagree. Lastly, one day off this pill and i've already got a new deep pimple.
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February 17, 2012

Pros:

Clears up acne fast
Reduces scarring
$20 with coupon and insurance

Cons:

Mild side effects
Crazy dreams

I've been taking this medication for nearly a month now. Before I started I was very skeptical due some of the gruesome reviews. I started getting acne when I switched my birth control and moved to another state, I am 25 and have never had problems with acne before. At first it was just one cystic pimple a month, then it started getting to be 2-3 in the middle of my forehead and they would not go away. So I tried other face washes, facials, and a ton of over-the-counter medications. Nothing worked. I went to my dermatologist and he prescribed 65mg Solodyn and a topical treatment called Aczone. These two together, along with a recent purchase of the Clarisonic have cleared me up almost completely. I also switched my birthcontrol to a low estrogen pill so that may also be a contributing factor. My skin shows MAJOR improvements and the scarring is beginning to fade. I haven't had any cystic breakouts since I started! I took the medication once in the morning and became very sick and lightheaded so now I take it at night right before bed with a huge glass of water, and the only issue is some very vivid dreams. Granted, I've always dreamed vividly so it may be nothing new, but they seem to be a bit more crazy. Overall, I would recommend this medication, but do be cautious, drink lots of water! I am hoping that I won't have any problems when I stop taking the medication, but so far so good!
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February 11, 2012

Pros:

Cleared up some of my acne
Got rid of some of my discoloration

Cons:

Caused patches of hyperpigmentation on upper arms and back

This helped with some of my acne but it didn't completely stop me from breaking out. I did not like the fact that it gave me more hyperpigmentation(I'm already trying to get rid of PIH from when I was a teenager). Now my problem is worse...
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February 9, 2012

Pros:

-does clear up acne
-I personally had no side effects.

Cons:

-become dependent on
-can have severe flare ups when coming off

I have been on this medication for about 2-3 years, a lot longer than I should have been probably. But the very first time I tried to come off of it, I experienced the absolute worst breakout of my entire life. I actually though it was an allergic reaction of some sort, but the doctor assured me it was just acne. But I quickly when back on it to clear up my skin. So this medication did work for me, though I became exteremly dependent on it. It didnt completely get rid of my acne, but enough to make me comfortable in my own skin. I have recently started coming off of the medicene with no intention of going back on. I have started breaking out, but nothing close to what happened the last time. Hoping this is just a flare up that will pass when my body gets used to not being on the pill.
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February 9, 2012

Pros:

clears cystic acne
heals existing pimples fast

Cons:

Severe side effects: Hives, severe itching, constipation, weird dreams

Antibiotics have been the only thing that worked to clear my acne. My acne came back so my dermatologist prescribed solodyn this time. While I was only on it for a month it worked great to clear my skin! I saw a noticeable difference right away. But 3 and a half weeks into it I began experiencing severe hitching and broke out in hives. I don't normally experience side effects with medication but the itching is unbearable. I didn't take the pill for one day to see if the itching would stop and I broke out with two HUGE cysts on my cheek. I can't take this any longer because the hives and itching are so bad. I say give it a try because you may not experience any side effects and it definitely works to clear cystic acne.
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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.
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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!
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January 25, 2012

Pros:

It was free with the coupon.
Easy to take.

Cons:

9 days in and my skin is much worse.
I almost fainted during a recent workout, so I'm assuming that's the lightheadedness people have referred to.

I never had acne until I turned 30. It's gotten significantly worse the last year or so, especially since I went off birth control about 6 months ago. I've tried everything (acupuncture, colonics, herbal remedies, facials, face washes, hormones, etc). I mostly break out on my chin, around mouth and under ears. I've been taking this prescription for 8 days and my skin is so much worse!!! I've read that this can happen, but I'm almost too embarrassed to go out in public, it's that bad! Not only are the regular spots completely broken out, but now my entire jaw line is as well. I'm 32 and single is this is just humiliating. I don't know how much longer I can continue to take this, especially since I'm seeing absolutely no improvement. :-(
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January 22, 2012

Pros:

-Easy to swallow pill
-So far it's effective
-I have good health insurance so it was only $20

Cons:

-Without insurance it's $1,000 (no joke)
-Your first week of taking medication you will experience side effects, dizziness, fatigue, dry lips, headaches

People must read this! You must understand the side effects before you get scared. This is my first ever pharmaceutical product for acne and I was extremely skeptical, but let me tell you the truth. I've only been taking it for one week but the side effects have already gone away. It is extremely important that you drink a lot, and I mean a lot of water while using this product. The drug is SUPPOSED to dry you out (basically) and eliminate acne causing bacteria from the inside out! Stay hydrated and the headaches and dizzyness will go away in 5 days. I'm already noticing my skin is becoming softer, but is also starting to become really dry which means its working. Grab a moisturizer and hang on for the ride!
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January 6, 2012

Pros:

Reduced painful cystic flare-ups on chest and back....so far so good. My face (shaving-related) breakouts seem better.

Cons:

Having weird and vivid dreams.

Does anyone else on Solodyn experience weird/bad dreams?
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