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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July 21, 2009

Pros:

You don't have to do anything besides remember to take it at night.
Doesn't make your skin sensitive, or does it dry it out, a common side-effect with many acne treatments.

Cons:

It is EXPENSIVE if your insurance does not cover it
Took 3 months to kick in

I took a while for me to stop breaking out, I didn't see any difference until three months later but when I did finally stop breaking out, I only had one or two pimples within a two-month period. I think it's worth buying
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May 27, 2009

Pros:

it works...for me...quickly and effectively

Cons:

with no other changes in my life....diet, excercise, sleep...all good and fine....I have gained quite a bit of weight. Maybe the Solodyne?

I have a wheat allergy and only have bad bad outbreaks when I accidently ingest wheat gluten or use a gluten shampoo/lotion.... anyway...as long as I stay away, 100% from wheat, I have no acne. I used Solodyne when I accidently use gluten...it takes a couple weeks of Solodyne to clear it up....then I'm good until the next accident.
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February 13, 2009

Pros:

If you have the card it's cheap for up to three months. After that, it's up to your insurance.

Cons:

Only works after time and you need to stick with it or you may become immune to the antibiotics.

Some people may have reactions to it as with other antibiotics. Some of the opionions here are a little out there. I work in the medical industry and have to say that I don't think it can cause acne unless your cleaning habits changed after taking this medication. It carries the same risk as other antibiotics but this one is time realease so it ensures there is a steady stream of it in your blood to fight acne bacteria. I work out and it didn't make me tired or weak at all. No liver problems and no skin redness, dryness, or other reactions. Like other antibiotics, it's a temporary fix and although rare, it's usually not perscribed for more than six months. I did get a 10 month perscription which I found to be irrisponsible of my NP. Bottom line, it's a start to get you clear so you can get into good cleaning habbits and maybe wait it out till you get older. (I'm 30 btw and suffer from facial and body/back acne) Maybe one day I'll grow out of this curse.
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September 12, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin look clear and radient. REally seems to improve breakouts and skin clarity.

Cons:

I have been taking it about 2 months now (8 weeks) and have not seen the full effect of it. It takes a while to work to full potential.

I had a terrible overwhelming breakout... With over 100 small bumps that turned into extremely painful cystic acne bumps that take forever to go away! So this medicing greatly decreased breakout frequency so far and also has cleared up about 50 % or more of my acne so far.. I have full confidence it will continue to improve it more until it is clear. It is amazing! Now if I could get rid of these red marks!!!
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July 16, 2008

Pros:

works fast; no side-effects

Cons:

not recommended by doctors/researchers to take for longer than 3 months

have been taking for approx. 1 month and my mild-mod acne has all but disappeared; now just waiting for minor red/dark spots to fade over time
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January 22, 2008

Pros:

Works pretty well, no bad side effects as of yet.

Cons:

Expensive! I hope you have insurance or your derm gives you one of the card/coupon things.

I'm currently starting my second go around of this medication. The first time I think had a lesser dosage, now I'm on the 90mg a day capsules. It seems to be working. I haven't had any bad breakouts since I started taking it. A couple pimples here and there, but nothing crazy. The first time I got prescribed this the derm gave me a coupon for 50 off which was nice, this time around they were out and even with insurance I paid 90. The pharmacist told me that without insurance it's right around 500. I'm not totally sure it's worth that price.
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

No new breakouts.

Cons:

none

I was actually surprised that it reduced my acne. I was actually clear for a short while, cause I ran out. I remember looking in the mirror and noticing I look better and no new acne marks.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

My skin got a little clearer

Cons:

non really

I've only been on solodyn 90 mg for a month and a week or so and my skin has cleared up, but not totally. I'm HOPING that after 2 months that my skin will be completely clear :). The Derm said that i wouldnt see the results untill after I was on it for 2 months, so who knows!! I'm also on Duac topical gel which is probably helping some 2
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October 24, 2013
Question about Solodyn

Pros:

clears skin

Cons:

possibly counteracts birth control

Solodyn works great for my skin and I take it along with my birth control but there is a possibility that it can counteract my birth control I was wondering on here if anyone has had that experience? I'm not sure if continuing solodyn would be for me if i knew there was an increased possibility of getting pregnant while using this product
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August 6, 2012

Pros:

Acne gets better

Cons:

At first, acne gets worse
Must take with food

I have only been taking this for like 2 weeks, but I think I like it. It made my acne worse at first, but I think it's just speeding up my existing acne. It is clearing now though. the first day I took it I got a stomach ache, but I realized you should take it half way through dinner. The pill will be surrounded by food. I also use Veltin Gel. I have been using it for 7 months and it recently stopped working, not that it did much anyway.
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