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Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually taken once a day with food, at the same time every day.

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May 6, 2009

Pros:

- Cleared up at least 90% of my acne
- Easy to take
- No side effects (Didn't irritate stomach, no headaches, etc..)

Cons:

- Apparently isn't good for your liver
- You have to wait for about an hour to lay down after taking it
- Post marks still remain. Although, they're less noticeable.

Been taking Minocycline 100 mg twice daily for exactly 2 months now, along with Tazorac cream. I'm very pleased with the results. I went from having moderately severe acne to moderately light acne. At first, it improved within the first few days. Then, probably after a week, it seemed to lose effect. Then, my acne looked better. It was basically a cycle of good days and bad days. However, I contributed my bad days (red skin, very noticeable post marks) to Tazorac. I know this because I haven't been using Tazorac for about 5 days now and my skin is very clear (except for only two whiteheads) and evenly toned in color. However, I still remained taking my usual dosage of Minocycline for the past 5 days while I was off Tazorac. Therefore, I can come to the conclusion that Minocycline is helping me a lot. I plan on continuing Minocycline for another month, which would add up to a total of 3 months of using it.
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April 22, 2009

Pros:

clears acne :)

Cons:

None.

been using for 6 weeks And I have Used Alot, it works!
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April 11, 2009

Pros:

It actually works. Cleared up cystic acne within a week. Skin looking so much clearer. Skin close to flawless (still got scars though)

Cons:

My gums have gone dark, I've got discolouration on the side of my side. Apparently this is a side effect.

My acne was really bad. Every morning I'd wake up I'd find I had a new cyst on my head and a new pimple on my cheek. Once it started to go away another one would pop out. I used a lot of BP, calamine lotion, etc. Nothing worked! So I went to see my GP, he put me on this. I've been using it for 2 months now and it workes great. However, I am scared if I stop using it, will my acne return?
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

worked realy fast, skin cleared up in about 2 months!!!

Cons:

none at all so far

free on nhs ;)
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March 13, 2009

Pros:

Within four days, minocycline has alleviated the pain associated with cystic acne. So, in a sense, it is working. Unlike other users, I have not experienced any side effects, as yet.

Most general practitioners would combine this with a topical acne treatment to aid in the recovery of the skin. I've been prescribed ClindaTech, manufactured by DermaTech Laboratories. It's Clindamycin solution of up to 1% w/v concentration. Combined as a treatment, I know that it's still early days, but the raised inflammations have decreased dramatically. Even though, by just looking at it, the acne is still present in a severe form. However, I am optimistic that everything will clear by the end of the first half of the year.
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March 10, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up all my inflamed acne in 2days. Redness continues to disappear everyday! My skin feels amazing!

Cons:

Can't take this drug within 2 hours of eating. Inconvinient

Cleared up my facial acne fast. Used in combination with 2 topical gels (differin and duac)
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February 18, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my skin in about 3 months, my acne hasn't come back since.

Cons:

None

Wow, lots of negative comments about this stuff. Minocycline was a miracle pill for me! I had really bad acne on my chest that I guess came from the humidity, and when I say bad acne, I mean BAD! They were little inflamed bumps all over, and it was summer so I felt ashamed to wear tank tops. My doctor gave me this stuff, and in 3 months my acne was gone and hasn't come back. My sister is currently using it and I'm praying it works for her.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

I am seing visible results and it has been only 2 days

Cons:

None so far that I have noticed

LOVE IT SO FAR BUT I AM GOING TO WAIT 1 MONTH TO SEE IF I CAN GET 100% ACNE FREE.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

No more breakouts

Cons:

old spots still there

This medicine works wonders. I guess my doctor should have given me something to clear up the old blemishes that I had along with Minocycline. Thankfully I don't get any new acne spots at all but I still have about 5 blemishes on each cheek that I just can't seem to get rid of. I've only been taking Mino for 2 months and it actually started working immediately. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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January 22, 2009

Pros:

reduces redness....

Cons:

nothing of note, possible immunity or sun sensitivity

You people need to understand that Mino IS NOT designed to get rid of acne or is it supposed to (I don't know what your Dr.'s are telling you, maybe they know this and take advantage of more visits). The idea behind Mino is to REDUCE THE REDNESS of your acne. IF used in CONJUNCTION with a prescribed cleanser and lotion, you will see major changes fast. Save yourself money and time. Instead of ALWAYS going back to the Derm and asking the same question,"What else you got, this didn't work?" Ask the Dr. to prescribe the Mino, with a nice antibacterial cleanser and lotion (NO GELS) you will find it does wonders. If you live within 6 hours of Atlanta, call the the Atlanta Dermatology Associates (use google to find), and ask for an appointment with Dr. Krauss, he's the man. Before I had my appointment 8 years ago I had bad acne, now my face is perfect. Literally perfect! MINO = LESS RED CLEANZ & LOTION = NO ACNE *RX plan is between $250 - $350, but well wo
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