Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic

Brand: Solodyn

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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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anonny

November 28, 2009

Pros:

works after about two months i was completly clear

Cons:

long term side-effects can be very dangerous

no stomach just pricy but works well

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Kiki

September 16, 2008

Pros:

COMPLETELY cleared my skin of moderate acne (cysts and regular zits, alike).

Cons:

Unsafe to take for longer than 3 months...Also, felt strange pressure in my chest, occasionally (not sure whether to attribute this to the Solodyn or my bra, though)...Costs over $500 without insurance, but I have United so I only paid $40/bottle.

Some seem to have reported serious adverse side-effects as a result of using this product, however as of yet (thankfully) I have yet to encounter any. I think it is very likely that a significant number of ppl could benefit from this medication if taken as directed. I took Solodyn in conjunction with several vitamins (C, E and Zinc) and topical medications (Tazorac, Clearasil acne spot treatment, etc)...I have been off the pill for a week but am now on birth control to compensate for the loss...So far so good!

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BeeJoy

September 9, 2015

Great Success! Worth the Wait

I have been taking this medication daily for just over 2 months now, and I finally have nearly clear skin. I've struggled with cystic acne since I was 13 (now 22) but it was never bad enough to where I just wanted to hide in my room for months until about 2 years ago. I started getting getting more than just cystic acne and it was all over the lower half of my cheeks and sometimes on my chin. I didn't start seeing results until 2 or 3 weeks ago, but it was like it all vanished at once. Today I only have 2 small cysts and the rest of my skin is completely clear (though it's hard to tell due to the massive amount of scarring.) Despite the face that I've also been trying a few topical products alongside this, I'm sure that Solodyn is responsible for most of the success since I've tried almost everything topical under the sun over the last 9 years and have never had results come even close to clear. The other products I've been using are Acanya, Cetaphyl oil control wash and Cetaphyl oil control moisturizer SPF 15, also recently added Aloe straight from the plant.

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Dmich

December 17, 2013

LISTEN TO ME

Pros:

Reduces redness
Gets rid of blemishes

Cons:

Takes time. BE PATIENT don't give up
Gets worse before it gets better

LISTEN TO ME. I understand everybody reacts to medications differently , but I believe solodyn really works. I've been using it for a little bit more than a month. I'm using solodyn 55mg. It got worse a few times in this first month month, but I dealt with it. It was weird because as soon as I finished my 1 month bottle, I saw a difference in my skin. I have VERY sensitive skin, red, bumpy, inflamed and discolored. Taking this before bed is best so it absorbs better with an empty stomach. BUT besides solodyn I STRONGLY suggest taking turmeric curcumin supplements AND using the turmeric face mask 2-3 times a week. Here's the link for the ingredients of the mask. [link removed] This WORKS. Especially for sensitive skin. It makes your skin extremely soft and smooth and brightens tone! I know you've tried EVERYTHING and so have I ! But I finally found something to control my inflamed irritated skin. I highly recommend solodyn and the turmeric face mask and supplements. Also drink a lot of natural green tea with antioxidants! A cup a day. Let me know how this work!

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hobknocker

May 16, 2013

Pros:

Works fast! Completely cleared my skin within a month
No serious side effects

Cons:

Expensive if you don't have very good insurance

Solodyn was the very first thing my dermatologist ever prescribed me, and it worked wonders! I saw a huge difference within just 2 weeks, and not a month later my skin was completely clear. I was on it for about 5 months (the best 5 months of my life!) when my insurance switched and no longer covered the cost, so I had to switch to the generic which is Minocycline. After switching to Minocycline, my skin started to breakout again and it got really bad. The worst my skin has ever been. My dermatologist recommended staying on it for at least 3 months to see if it would get any better, but it never did so I went off it completely. A few months later there was a change in my insurance again and I got back on Solodyn, but unfortunately it never did anything as I suspect my system grew immune to it. But the months that it worked were probably some of the best months of my life and I wish there had never been an issue with the insurance so I could have seen how long it would have kept my skin clear. It was a miracle worker while it lasted. :)

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Stephanie

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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Charlie

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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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!

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Anonymous

November 5, 2011

Pros:

cleared skin up within the first week of using

Cons:

felt dizzy the first few days and got the flu after about 4 or 5 days of taking it, which im not sure if it was a result of the medicine weakening my immune system or something else

Im 18 years old and I started getting acne when I was 11 and never really had clear skin since then. I would recommend this if you can deal with possible side effects from it. Ive only been taking it for about a week so I dont know if the side effects are gunna continue. My skin hasnt felt this smooth or looked this clear in a long time.

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Alex

September 18, 2011

Pros:

It Works Right Away
One Pill Can Take it with or without food :)

Cons:

None just that you can't lay down for 30 min.

Okay so i am 17, i had clear skin only had like 2-3 pimples at the most on my face at one time. In the summer i broke out REALLY BAD. i was covered in deep painful pimples on my cheeks, chin and forehead, :(. i went to my family doctor and prescibed me a bunch of stuff, which none worked, so he sent me to a derm. the derm prescirbed me Solodyn 65 mg, and i have to say i was a bit skeptical. but now 2 months later my face is clear and looks healthy, i still have the occasional pimple but not as bad they were before. now im just a lil nervous of coming off this stuff! :/

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