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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.
Used Minocycline? Rate It:
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March 9, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
.it qets worst before better
.it brinqs out MORE bumps & pimples than ever at one time
.it takes a while
.i've been on solodyn 45mq. for 2 weeks now its brinqinq out more bumps than ever all at one time but at the same time i can see my skin clearinq,lookinq & feelinq more healthier so we'll see what happens
March 5, 2009
Pros:
completely cleared up my moderate/severe acne breakout from Retin A--my skin is completely clear and smooth!!!! i can't believe this!!!
Cons:
slight headaches, joint discomfort
i have used minocycline in the past but have discontinued it once my skin had cleared. i recently went on Retin A .025 cream for about three months and it completely destroyed my face--i had moderate acne before the Retin A and had severe acne after using it and going through the awful initial breakout. i am now using minocycline 100 mg along with Obagi's clenziderm for dry/normal skin and it has COMPLETELY cleared my skin. it took two weeks for complete results but i couldnt recommend minocycline more to anyone!
March 5, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Redness reduction. No cystic breakouts. Breakouts smaller in general.
Cons:
Hard to tell if its working. Expensive w/o discount card. Im pretty sure it purges your skin at first.
Ive have taken 90mg tabs every day for a month. I think that b/c its an antibiotic, it purges the skin in an effort to rid it of bacteria. Im also on finacea, and i think that it helps more. My skin has improved a little since using it. Give it shot, but all it is is a time release antibiotic, and I have noticed no difference between it and normal doxy or tetracycline. Alright, off to refill my prescription with my fingers crossed.
February 23, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Took one pill and it made me so nauseated, till I just couldn't bear to take it again.
Pill antibiotics really can tear up the lining of one's stomach. So, definitely beware when using them! For me personally, I don't plan to ever take antibiotics again for acne. As, it just isn't worth it. I would rather go with using topical products instead for long-term treatment.
February 17, 2009
Pros:
it seemed to slightly work
Cons:
none really. it doesnt work that great.
Its ok. it seemed to clear my face up a very very little bit. then i switched to 2x a day minocycline and that didnt do anything at all. so basically theres better pills out there.
February 7, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Caused me to break out into the worst hives I could ever imagnine. On top of that All of my joints swelled up to the point that it was hurting very severely. Very stressful
This was an anti-bioticed that I had an adverse reaction.
February 2, 2009
Pros:
I've been on "the pill" for my acne and that cut my acne in half. But just recently i thought i'd get my prescription filled for this and take it WITH the pill. It cleared up the other half of my acne so now I'm basically acne free!
Cons:
itchy face. feeling dizzy at random moments...
it works?!
January 15, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
cleared up in about a week after using
Cons:
can be expensive but i paid 25 dollars
after not using it for 10 days i broke out within the first 2 days
its a great medicine for moderate acne, not for cysts
January 13, 2009
Pros:
My skin cleared up like magic within 2-3 weeks.
Cons:
side effects: sensitive to sunlite, toenails are turning purple, dark patches on my skin that won't fade (almost a year later), horrible headaches, stiffness in my hands, and now my hair is falling out.
Mino works amazingly well. My skin was so great after the first 4 month course, I thought I was set - but as soon as I stopped taking it the cystic acne came back. I'm now on month 3 of another 4 month course and the side effects are showing up - I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE WHAT WAS GOING ON UNTIL I READ OTHER PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES HERE. The dark toenails - I thought I'd banged my toe, the stiff fingers/joints - I thought I was developing RA or just getting old, the violent headaches - random, and went away after a month so I never connected it to the mino, the dark patches on the skin - I knew that could happen, but figured it was worth it for good skin. Now my hair is starting to fall out - I'm done. I'm going to have to find something else. I'm really upset becase it worked so well and I'm terrified to go back to having acne again. But the side effects are too much and I know after a year of taking it they get worse. Not worth purple teeth. But if you don't get side effects - it's awesome.
December 31, 2008
Pros:
keeps my acne at bay!
Cons:
it makes me very dizzy. i've learned to live with it though. it's worth it.
without this drug, i'd be a mess. i've taken 100 mg 2x a day for over 5 years. i hate to be dependant on this, but i feel as if i have no choice. my acne is moderate to light (depending on the time of the month!) thanks to minocin.
Pros:
.clears up skin really well
.makes your skin feel and look smooth
.just qood overall