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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August 23, 2011

Pros:

Some skin affects on the face

Cons:

headaches
fatigue
back skin and chest area had hive like pimples

I had told my doctor my hesitation to try another tetracyline product especially since the first one did not work, but the 10 mins she spent in the room she prescribed this in congruent with a topical. I am not sure if it is the topical or the medication itself that works, but both my back and chest area have broken out horribly and they do not get the topical, yet i do recall her saying to wear spf on exposed skin in order to prevent it. It has not helped and i have only been taking it for 2 weeks now. The price everyone else has paid is because of insurance. if you do not pay for insurance the price is very hefty. i paid an exorbitant amount for only 30 days of 65 mg it was 850 plus tax which i dont remember how much tax was
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April 12, 2011

Pros:

This medication drastically reduced my acne for the most part.

Cons:

As soon as you stop using Solodyn you break out like crazy. Also I experienced vertigo that was really bad at about the 6 month mark and minor liver problems.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Seriously find a topical that works for you, this stuff can be dangerous. I can't take it anymore because of the liver problems and severe vertigo I had.
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September 26, 2010

Pros:

temporary eliminates acne
no side effects (for me)
inexpensive with insurance

Cons:

acne comes back

I was on this for 6 months, cleared my acne and i was happy for a while. 3 months after i came off it, acne came back and has become progressively worse since. I went back on it when i was desparate since it worked the first time and after 3 wks i wasn't seeing results and decided that it wasn't worth the effort since it would just come back in the end anyway.
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September 13, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up acne & reduced oily skin problem, didn't experience any side effects

Cons:

none

I have tried everything from Benzoyl Peroxide, Retin A, to Pro Active, Differin gel and Tazorac Cream to name a few. I have had severe cystic acne since middle school & the only thing that helped was Accutane which I have been on 3 different times. Accutane worked, but the maintenance meds after didn't maintain my clear skin for longer than a year or two. Solodyn was the only thing that worked since Accutane. I refused to try Accutane again b/c of the hassle & the side effects (possible) although I loved having clear skin. I thought that I wouldn't find anything else that worked since I hadn't after so many years, but Solodyn really worked. I was able to have clear skin (maybe a small pimple or 2, but that's nothing compared to what I had) for my wedding. However, I got pregnant on our honeymoon and had to stop taking the Solodyn. Everyone is different & different meds work for different people, but for me having very difficult to treat acne, I was happy to find something that worked without all the side effects such as dry skin, possible dangers such as liver damage & GI damage, monthly pregnancy tests & tests online just to take it such as what you have to do with Accutane.
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November 16, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up skin perfectly, got card from my doctor so that copay was $5/month

Cons:

upset stomach, had to take with food or else threw up, yeast infections, severe bruising, light headed (sometimes it got really bad), and once I went off it I looked like a 15 year old again (I'm 22).

What price are you going to pay for clear skin? Is suffering all of the above symptoms worth it? For a while it was for me, until I started hearing that many acne medications cause liver/kidney failure....I'm NOT okay with that.
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August 19, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my cysts and most of my moderate acne.

Cons:

Took nearly 6-8 months to see real results. I experienced intestinal discomfort and swelling, hearing loss. I wouldn't recommend using this product for extended length of time as it can be very dangerous. Just read the side effects.

I'm 25 years old, and I've had moderate acne for about 12 years now. About a year ago, I was under a lot of stress and started developing cysts for the first time (never more than 2-3 on my face at one time). I've used antibiotics on and off, never exceeding 8 months of regular use (as it is dangerous to expose your body to ANY antibiotic for extended period of time according to my dermatologist). I'd have to say that Solodyn did a pretty nice job of clearing my skin, but I've since gone off the drug and am maintaining w/ external treatments such as facials. The tomato peel I regularly get seems to work just as well as the Solodyn, and it's much safer w/o the side effects. I think it's important to know that there are drugs like Erythromiacin that are just as effective and don't have as severe the side effects of Solodyn. Keep in mind that Solodyn only just recently entered the market (about 5 years ago), so the full extent of it's side effects aren't yet fully known.
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March 13, 2009

Pros:

really l haven't had a long enough time to see much at all. No pros thus far

Cons:

Bad reaction for me. Itchy rash from my scalp to my knees. Joint pain/swelling. Severe headaches. VERY frequent urination.

This was my first ever acne med for moderate/severe acne. First thing I noticed is that if I drank the 8 glasses of water a day they reccomend, I would literally go to the bathroom every 10 min or so. I was waking up 4-9 times a night which really hurt me. I started to walk a fine line of trying to drink enough to keep dehydration at bay, but not enough so I could stop being tied to the bathroom. I've now been on the med for over 2 weeks. Then the headaches started. never had such horrible headaches before this. Cause lightheadedness ect. Then came the rash. Started on my rear end of all places. Now it's on my scalp to my knees and may be starting on the face. Joints began hurting the next day and are now swollen. I was advised to discontinue. yeah, no brainer there. Apparently this is NOT a common reaction, but does happen. Not the drug for me apparently. Kinda glad as it would go up in price within 3 months when the discount card runs out.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

Works in 2-4 weeks. Very quick to get rid of lifelong problems. Not drying like most acne medications.

Cons:

Itchy skin all over body.

Works soo well on my skin! However, my acne was not too severe. I get the painful ones in the cheek areas and occasional ones on chin. I have not had a breakout since about 3 weeks after I started using it.
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October 19, 2008

Pros:

I took Solodyn about 2 years ago and it cleared me up pretty fast (I can't remember how long it actually took).

Cons:

After 2 years of being acne free from this medication, I recently started breaking out again!

Helped with cystic acne on my cheeks!
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March 7, 2008

Pros:

I am almost 100% clear, now! My acne was not too bad before I took Solodyn, but now my skin just glows. I have not been experiencing any side effects and I have been on this for about 2 months.

Cons:

I am afraid that when I get of this medication, the acne will start back up again.

Doctors are coming real close to finding a cure for acne. This is a pretty good step in the right direction.
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