Acne.org Products
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.
Used Minocycline? Rate It:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
February 17, 2007
Cons:
bruises that just wont go away
dizziness
so minocylcine is great for the acne but the side effects suck if you get them. i get dizzy almost every time i get up. also i am also having problems with bruising, i have bruises all over my legs that just wont go away and they've been there for 6 months...i hope im lucky enough to not have thme forever...but then again im not usually a very lucky person
February 15, 2007
Pros:
the treatment has really worked for me
Cons:
however it does not stop the brake out completely there seems to just be a shift in the areas were the spots will come up, i have also heard that you shouldnt take these tablets while inthe sun frequently
it recomendable because i think it can work for 1 person and then not for the next so just try it for a few weeks and see what you think your self. i have also heard that you shouldnt take these tablets while in the sun frequently therefore you people who live in hot countrys such as america maybe thats why? also look out for any skin pigmentations which my orise this is 1 of the main reasons i didnt take the pills.
February 13, 2007
Pros:
Haven't noticed it working too well. Have been on the stuff for about 6 weeks. Although I have noticed that the acne that does STILL appear; seems to "go away" and forms into minor scars a little quicker than before.
Cons:
No side effects AT ALL.
No side effects at all (for me) and so I would recommend trying it (mino). Maybe it will work wonders for you, or just make your acne a little easier to bear (like it did for me).
February 9, 2007
Pros:
My skin does feel less oily, no other pros. Been on it for a week.
Cons:
So far my skin has been worse than it was before, and I'm using it in conjunction with BP and Tretinoin
I've tried a lot of topical creams and tetracylcline with no long lasting success, hoping this antibiotic won't give me many side affects.
January 30, 2007
Pros:
Is the only thing that effectively stomps out inflammatory acne on my cheeks.
Cons:
If you go off of it, acne comes back.
It's still safer to take a low dose of this on an ongoing basis than doing a round of accutane.
January 18, 2007
Pros:
I didn't notice any side effects while on the medication. $10 prescription, so it was cheap.
Cons:
I used it for 2 months and didn't notice any improvement during that time. I was using it in combination with clyndamycin, which also didn't appear to help.
I'm sure it might work for some people, but not for me.
December 28, 2006
the first time I used minocycline my thoat got inflamed and it was painful to swallow so I stopped using it. I tried it a second time and it worked fine. I'm still taking it and getting amazing results =)
December 21, 2006
Pros:
clears up your skin short-term
Cons:
acne will return. not a long-term solution. also, it's unhealthy to take antibiotics all of the time on a regular basis.
after 2-3 months of being on this medicine, my skin was almost perfectly clear. i had moderate acne and it cleared up. after about 4-5 months, the acne slowly started to return. eventually i was back to the way i was before. this wasn't a good long term solution in my case.
December 16, 2006
Pros:
It manages acne great! I rarely break out now!
Cons:
I don't like taking medicines... their really bad for you and your liver, which ultimately makes your acne worse in the long run.
It's a great antibiotic to take for a few months, but it's not a cure.
December 8, 2006
Pros:
Will clear acne in about 1-2 months of use.
Cons:
Will not "cure" acne. Rather, it buys your body some time to fight acne naturally [if you are a teen]. Side effects are not usually a problem, but can include nausea, headaches, and rarely skin pigment change [if used for long time/ high dose].
This antibiotic is the best antibiotic for acne patients who havn't responded well to other treaments. However, the bacteria will eventually become resistant and will no longer be effective. Minocycline is used to prevent acne, not clear existing lesions so it may take up to 2 months for results. If Minocycline and other treaments have not worked consider taking Isotretinoin [known as Accutane]. I am currently on accutane since Minocycline did not work for me as a long term solution. However, eveyone is different so give Minocycline a try and be patient. Good luck!
Pros:
cleared my face