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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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December 15, 2007
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
It doesn't work at all, it actually makes your face worse....
Don't use it... no difference
December 11, 2007
Pros:
I could tell that it was doing its job in reducing my acne cysts.
Cons:
I experienced confusion and I had a very hard time focusing on topics that I normally could focus on (e.g. studying). My acne also did not just disappear. There was still noticeable acne, just less of it.
The negative side effects outweigh the slight skin improvement.
December 7, 2007
Pros:
I used 50 mg twice a day for three months for my moderate acne. After two weeks, my skin was completely cleared. It works while you're on it.
Cons:
I stopped after three months and within two weeks it came back. I am back on my regular dosage now, for three more months. Doc told me to experiment with dosage.
Great medicine while you're on it -- it works. However, it masks the symptoms. For moderate acne, it's been helpful; for more serious, I'd try something else.
December 3, 2007
Pros:
It worked the first two weeks I was on it.
Cons:
Stopped working after about two-three weeks. Dizzy, stomach aches, headaches, etc.
I've been taking this for about a month now and I'm not impressed. It cleared up my acne the first two-three weeks but now I have small red bumps everywhere with pimples popping up here and there. I certainly do not want to take this forever . . . I've called my doc to see what he recommends.
November 23, 2007
Pros:
I've only used it for a day and a half and it has made it a little better.
Cons:
Makes me feel sooo sick to my stomach. Can't eat anything for an hour or so after taking it.
It really works for me. I've been taking it for a day and a half for acne on my chest & shoulders where it is the worst. I have very mild acne on my face, so it's not really a problem there. The stuff on my shoulders doesn't hurt nearly as much. It's not as red, either. It makes me sick to my stomach if I eat anything after taking it, which is weird because most people are sick if they take it on an empty stomach. Nothing else, though. Just the nausea. I'm only on it for 2 weeks and I have a topical solution to use also, so I'm hoping this will work. I'm 13 and my mom was worried about scarring from the stuff on my chest, so my doctor put me on it. I'm crossing my fingers. Nothing else has worked.
November 8, 2007
Pros:
It cleared up my acne in like 4 days and I was clear for a full month
Cons:
I'm on my 6th week and my acne came back a few days ago but it's fading now
The Doc said to wait 6 weeks for it to take full effect so i'm hoping after this week I won't have any zits. I take it once a day with Retin-A at night
November 3, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
It made my skin much worse.
I had such high hopes for this medication as it was the first time I had gone to the dermatologist and been prescribed something. Before this I had always tried over the counter stuff. I was taking 100 mg dosage and it made my skin horrible. I went from having bad skin to the worst skin I have ever had. The pimples that formed were HUGE and I still have scars. I was on it for two months, hoping it would get better, but it only got worse, until finally I stopped the medication.
October 23, 2007
Pros:
Works fairly well.
Cons:
No Dairy products within 2 hours and doesn't show it's effectiveness quickly. When I say "quickly", I mean after two months of use.
I've been taking this for 2 months now and have seen SOME results. I still get "bad" days, but haven't really seen "good" days. So, in a week or so I'm going to see a dermatologist for the first time and see if I could up the dosage or do something else. I expected that the results be somewhat more noticeable after two months.
October 4, 2007
Pros:
Cleared up all the pimples on my chin, where my acne was the worst.
Cons:
I still have pimples everywhere else.
Everyone seems to be taking it different to me.. I've been taking it twice a day with food for about 3 months and i was told not to lie down for an hour after taking it to reduce the likeihood of headaches (which i haven't had). Towards the end of the first month i really noticed the difference in my chin it's pretty much clear now which i'm pretty happy with. But it hasn't helped clear up any other areas of my face.. maybe a few less blackheads, but thats all.
October 2, 2007
Pros:
Stoped acne from flaring up as much.
Cons:
I took this for a long time(about 6- 8 months) i took 2 a day which appears to be too much compared to the other reviews. Towards the end of the use it did not effect my ance at all and i developed a yeast infection in my genital area.
maybe works for about a month or two but after that not worth it.
Pros:
None