Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic

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3.3
301 Reviews

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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May 27, 2009

Pros:

Worked for me great. I saw results in 2-3 days. I'm using it with peroxide cream in the shower once a day and bam! No more pimps. Well a few here and there, but I wrestle and play football.

Cons:

No side effects at all. Take pill at night RIGHT before you go to bed and without any calcium so it doesn't defect the pill. Other than that, works like a champ.

Solodyn helps some people and hurts some people and doesn't do anything for some people. Ask your derm for it. If it's for you, your in luck, if not then of course your going to have to go to a higher dosage or another potent acne destroyer.
May 10, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin w/in 3-4 months, however if you miss a pill or two you will see reverse action & it will take an increased amount of time in order return. I also used this medication w/ medicated face wash and differin gel as well as other topicals.

Cons:

Missed pills are shown greatly in breakouts within a week or two after. I do not believe the pills would have been as successfulf had I not been prescribed the other medicated topicals.

The drug does work on moderate to severe acne but you must most importantly be consistent. Also, if you are taking birth control while on this drug, it is VITAL you take them at opposite times of the day otherwise your birth control is of no value. I have heard many stories of acne returning after completion hence why I have been on Solodyn for a year now. It is evident to me when I miss a day that there are severe consequences. My face has never fully returned to the way it was before the medicine however it has been truly bad on a couple of occasions.Also, no side effects for myself on the good side.
May 25, 2010

Pros:

CLEARED SKIN IN TWO WEEKS

Cons:

NO REAL SIDE EFFECTS,JUST SLIGHTLY DRYING

After going through a very traumatic time I had developed about a dozen large painful cysts. My doctor said this is am eruption and he feels I would benefit with use of this medication. He was right. My skin is not breaking out and the scars have almost completely cleared.
March 19, 2009

Pros:

immediate results. My skin looks amazing. I was getting breakouts that took forever to heal. No breakouts overall - a tiny few around my period - but healed SO fast! Wonderful to wake up and not worry about what I will find on my face.

Cons:

None that I can tell. I've been on the med for 2 months.

Thrilled with results. I have great medical coverage, so the price is not an issue - don't think I could justify being on it if I had to pay the full price.