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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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July 4, 2009
Cons:
Well, i dont think there were cons. My skin became much more oily and therefore my acne got much woese in the time I was on it but I dont think this was related to the drug.
Doesnt do much if your skin is just too oily. Maybe it will work better if your acne is more of thr inflamitory type.
June 19, 2009
Pros:
works for about a week then never works agen
Cons:
cheap prescribed stuff that dosent work i have spots on face back neck arms and chest didnt even clear 1 up
dont buy if ur want to get rid of them for ever buy if ur going to a praty and u need to get rid of them asap
June 15, 2009
Pros:
50MG CLEARS UP BACKACNE INSURANCE COULD COVER
Cons:
ONCE YOU STOP TAKING THE PILLS THE ACNE COMES BACK
IF YOU ARE WILLING TO STICK TO THE PILL TAKING IT'S GREAT HOWEVER I'VE NOTICED THAT IT ONLY CLEARS UP MY BACK NOT MY FACE. BUT I'M STILL HAPPY.
June 9, 2009
Pros:
I was prescribed this for deep cystic acne and it took about a month for it to kick in but was highly effective once it did.
Cons:
You're not supposed to take it with vitamins or calcium so I had to be careful what I ate around the time I took it to make sure the breakouts wouldn't come back.
Great stuff. Definitely worked for me.
June 4, 2009
Pros:
No sides effects for me whatsoever, worked quickly, saw improvement within a week
Cons:
Have to watch when in the day you take it and with what
I had been on this before, however, it had stopped working - or so I thought, so I ceased taking it. The last prescription I filled, had a label on it that the other jars never had - stating YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS MEDICAL WITH MULTIVITAMINS, CALCIUM or IRON... ummmmm, because I'm on Depo I take HUGE quantities of Calcium - and since I don't want to be popping pills all day, I would take this med with my vitamins and calcium - according to the pharmacist - this med binds with the calcium and renders it ineffective, which would explain why it "stopped working"... not on it again, very happy, take my multivitamins and such at dinner, and 100mg of minocycline at bed.
May 30, 2009
Pros:
works very well for me and clears us most acne
Cons:
only con is that once you stop taking drug the acne returns. No side effects
Bottom Line. As u can see from all the comments, individual results can vary. Try topical treatments first, but if all else fails like it did for me, try the oral medication and see how well it works for you!
May 27, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
It works for me with another medication.
Cons:
A little dizzy with headaches.
It worked for me with SPIRONOLACTO ( which helps with hormones) Together they helped my face clear up and no new breakouts. I used to have those painful cystic ones so I'm glad they are gone. Now if I only knew how to get rid of these deep scars. Oh and It really bugs me when people write a review after 2 days. Give it time before you influence people on here.
May 24, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Doesnt do enything.
Ive been taking it for 2 months but have seen nothing. its that simple.
May 21, 2009
Pros:
Has worked really well for me when paired with differin cream :o). I had very light acne on my chin, shoulders, and back and everything is about cleared up after about a month of taking this twice daily.
Cons:
I've had no side effects, so I don't really have much against this medication.
Good for people with light to moderate acne. I would suggest Accutane for anything severe, and I'm sure a dermatologist would, as well. I've tried tons of things for my face, i.e: ProActiv, the Clinique system, several scrubs, etc, and this has been working perfectly for me!
May 19, 2009
Pros:
NONE. Does not clear acne, blemishes, zits, etc.
Cons:
Makes you hella tired, false hope, makes you feel SICK, dellusional and depressed, INCONVENIENT (must eat 2-3 hours after or 1 hour before taking), detrimental body effects overall...WASTE OF TIME
False hope. Tried tetracycline first. Neither worked. Minocycline made me sick, I had to schedule my eating times around it just so I could get the optimum results (which were none). WORSE PART is they made the sclera of my eye look pigmented/yellowish/not normal, made me break out in hives on my legs after a few months, and were a WASTE of TIME. I stopped taking them a while ago but I don't kno if it will help my eyes since taking any antibiotics for a prolonged period is never heatlhy. But I was desperate....
Pros:
None