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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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September 30, 2010

Pros:

The cons outweigh any pros

Cons:

loss sense of taste. Everything just tasted bad. Not being able to eat led to depression. NOT a good experience!

I would not recommend this drug to anyone experiencing similar side effects. For me, the symptoms showed up with in three days. HOWEVER, the brand name form (solodyn) worked much better for me (no side effects, take only once daily). It isn't covered by insurance though so I had to use rebate cards that only works for three months.
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August 12, 2010

Pros:

None personally for me.

Cons:

I got cystic acne like never before on it. Stomach issues. Nausea. Headaches. BLOODY STOOL. stomach pains.

This medicine cause me to have a bad overall experience.
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August 5, 2010

Pros:

Not sure

Cons:

Severe allergic reaction

I started taking this and about 4 days later i woke up to my knee bring 3X's its normal size doctor told me i got drug induced lupus from it
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July 12, 2010

Pros:

cleared acne

Cons:

liver damage

I do not recommend this product. I was desperate for something, anything to work and now must deal with the side effects for the rest of my life. There are many other options.
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July 3, 2010

Pros:

NONE!!!!

Cons:

Lupus

I should have written this 2 years ago. My daughter was put on minocycline for her acne. I didn' t want her taking accutane because of the side effects so she was given this instead. I didn't research this drug because I was told its an antibiotic(no big deal). Guess what its a BID DEAL!!! She ended up with Drug Induced LUPUS!!!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE. If you look at the side effects you would NOT take this medication. After 2 hospitalizations, searching for a competent doctor and finding one at COLUMBIA Medical Center she is finally off medications as of May 2010. This has been going on since October 2008. We are waiting to see what her bloodwork shows since her last labs 2 weeks ago showed her liver enzymes elevated again! She may be put back on IMURAN which helps with the swelling. She was on medrol before that for 10 months (another dangerous medication). All this for clear skin...not. I kick myself for allowing my 16 yr old to be damaged in this way. Please I beg all those who want clear skin...your health is more important. WHO CARES WHAT YOUR SKIN LOOKS LIKE IF YOU ARE DEAD. This should be taken off the market so other children aren't affected and now that my roller coaster ride is almost over I will see to it.
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June 26, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

Very little benefit and issues with yeast infections later in life.

I took this as a teenager for horrible acne for 2-3 years, and I still fight with as an 32 year old adult with Duac, which works pretty well. Anyway, be warned about taking antibiotics as a teenager for acne! Antibiotics will not work well for you later in life when you really need them, and you may develop recurring yeast infections from chronic antibiotic use, which become another uncomfortable battle regardless of acne. I blame the long-term use of minocycline on my issues with yeast infections as an adult. For the little benefit you see from antibiotics, it's not worth the long-term issues.
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May 4, 2010

Pros:

It worked very well when you take it consistently

Cons:

stopped working completely once i stopped taking it

Well, I have very bad acne. When I got on Minocycline, it saved my teen years. However, I realized that being on this medication for 4 years and if i continue, can damage my liver and develop health issues. So when i stopped taking it, i broke out again like crazy. So basically, your skin is relying on this medication. I mean, having clear skin and under control is what I dreamed for, but replying on a oral medication is not worth it. My skin is bad again, but im just trying other options and wouldnt want to turn back to antibiotics to cure my acne.
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April 29, 2010

Pros:

none!

Cons:

I got a bad rash head to toe, very dizzy, and i felt terrible

DO NOT USE THIS
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April 23, 2010

Pros:

didn't use it long enough to see any.

Cons:

made me suuuper dizzy and feel terrible.

i had bad side effects of major dizziness causing nausea. i stopped after a week and am now on birth control.
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April 8, 2010

Pros:

Clears up acne almost overnight when 1st using.

Cons:

Only worked for me about the first month, The dizziness is hard at first.
Acne starts to come back in a few months with each period. Felt tired.

I dont think this worked for me well over the long term, my Dr. switched me to Zithromax, I hope this will work better.
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