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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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May 17, 2009
Cons:
doesnt work.
jus get accutane this stuff wasted my life
May 14, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up my skin completely.
Cons:
It has many health risks.
Try it, it works.
April 30, 2009
Pros:
N/A
Cons:
I got better results from an over-the-counter, off brand acne cream than this. My acne was never this bad. If anything, this medicine aggravated my skin and made it worse, especially on my back and side of my face where I hardly get acne!
I know everyone has different results, but this product is NOT for me. I'd rather go back to the cheap acne cream that makes my face red and itchy for a couple hours than this. I feel even more self concious than ever.
April 28, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Easy to take, no side effects besides photosensitivity. Seems to be helping clear it up a little, raken it for about 3 weeks.
Cons:
Not many results, next step is accutane.
May work well for many people, especially young people.
April 22, 2009
Pros:
clears acne :)
Cons:
None.
been using for 6 weeks And I have Used Alot, it works!
April 13, 2009
Pros:
Only thing that helped clear my skin! Very very few new pimples since I started using.
Cons:
After using for about 1.5 months, I started getting REALLY sleepy/tired after taking meds, so I just take it once a day now at nights.
I have insurance so it was cheap for me, if not it would be expensive. It cleared up my skin very nicely without overdrying (I have oily skin though, so I don't know about people with dry skin) However since this is an anti-biotic, this is NOT a long term solution
April 7, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
OMG i was on solodyn for 2 months and it did wonders for my skin but am off it and my face is back to good all self full of pimples
Cons:
none at all
it works when u are on the pill but ur doctor has to take u off it after four months and then ur acne will return
March 18, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Works great, no breakouts
been on it a couple days now and it works fine
the ppl on here are just pussies, come on gimme a break weak knees??? sack up bitch. TAKE SOLODYN WITH A PEEL BEFORE
Cons:
none so far
im taking obagi hyrdoquinone, with benzoyl 10% wash and solodyn definetely keeps my breakouts in check.
March 13, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
im in my 20s, f,i don't know about pros yet,it's been 4 days im on solodyn 90 mg,i ve been feeling weak and my heart just raises and i have these panic attacks where i have difficulty breathing every night. my doctor reduced it to 45 mg, which i will start taking tonight, so i will keep u guys updated on this. cant really tell if my skin is worse or better yet. unlike other reviews,i havent seen yet any over dryness.not yet,took it only for 4 days.
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.
Pros:
umm makes u think its gonna work. cuz its a pill