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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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December 17, 2008
Cons:
Nothing really other than minor sunlight sensitivity, I went to Cuba while on it just loaded up on sunscreen.. Still got brown :) and as others have mentioned you easily bruise. and lastly slight fatigue when you first start taking the pills...
I've used Minocycline for about 7 months now started on 100mg once a day and increased to 100mg twice a day and than it started working. The only thing I noticed is that i was off it for about a month and I noticed I started to break out again.. Im back on it now for another 3 months now, hopefully it will last when I go off it this time!! Lastly it is pricey in Canada, I got 3 months worth of pills for $225 dollars, so if your young and your parents dont have a healthcare plan, save your nickles and dimes kids.
December 1, 2008
Pros:
Began to get rid of the cysts and smaller acne around my face and chin area. Was working quite well.
Cons:
After about a week, I broke out into small hives on my arms, legs, and chest. Derm said stop for 4 days, then retake the pills to see if it was the mino. Sure enough, after 2 pills, the hives were back. I am now on Bactrim, and it is my first day.
It works great if you aren't allergic to it. I was seeing my acne dissolve, but had to stop due to hives. Overall, it works wonders if able to take safely.
November 11, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
it works but it takes time. so still stick it out.
Cons:
price and side effects.
i was wondering when to stop taking this med though......because i've been on this for almost two months now.
November 8, 2008
Pros:
It improved my acne... somewhat
Cons:
It didn't eliminate it
It's not worth the co-pay with my insurance. It didn't improve my acne any more than (cheap) drugstore topical treatments.
October 20, 2008
Pros:
Clears up facial and body acne. Took about 2 or 3 months to see improvement. Covered by insurance.
Cons:
GAVE ME MELASMA!!! Post inflammation pigmentation on my forehead and melasma on my upperlip and top of forehead.
Will never take antibiotic long term again. Melasma is very hard to treat and once you get it - you wish you were dealing with the acne again. Please be careful with long term antibiotics - they can cause long term issues and many doctors just write out RX's without informing us of side effects.
October 9, 2008
Pros:
Clears you up, pretty fast. It really works well
Cons:
Well, I broke out in HIVES and was bedridden for weeks. It was the worst two weeks of my life and I had to get hospitalized and my throat closed up and everything. Not fun. But it got rid of my acne fast. Your chocie
Take a small dose and wait 2 weeks. If you dont get an allergic reaction, drug yourself up because it makes acne disapeer
October 4, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None. Horrible.
Cons:
Broke out in rash. Horrible headaches and neck pain. Drying.
This stuff was horrible!!!! I was prescribed Solodyn for adult acne. I was hesitant to take it in the first place because I tend to have reactions to antibiotics. About 12 days into it I broke out in a rash all over my chest and neck. Little red bumps, but they didn't itch. I quit taking it. The next day I had the worst headache of my life that lasted for two days. I also had horrible neck pain and weird chest tightening! Now that I have been off of it one week the rash came back and it itches like crazy!!!!
It did not clear up my face either...it made it worse. I had deep painful acne that I had never had before along my chin. My face looks better since I quit taking it. I use clenia wash and emollient cream only. It works.
Stay away from Solodyn!!!!!
September 14, 2008
Pros:
My cystic acne is gone!
Cons:
Half the time I feel sick to my stomach! Constipation. Vomiting.
I've been on it for 4 weeks. It did it's job and now I'm stopping it so I can get back to normal. I also started birth control pills again, which always helps. FYI Retin A micro works if you use it every night. photofacials work too! Thanks for the help. All your advice has been helpful!
September 9, 2008
Pros:
I used this for about 2 months and saw significant drops in outbreaks. I used in combination with benzyl Peroxide 8% washing face in morning and night and also using differen at night.
Cons:
Face was and is still red and dryed out. Once I stopped taking this pill 4 days ago now I have breakouts all over my face :( Was hoping I could just stop and maintain the results but apparently not. Also It did make me feel like crap most the time./
Worth a try but with all the noted side effects it comes down to personal opinion and how your body responds
September 3, 2008
Pros:
Cleared my face up but not by much
Cons:
Caused me to break out in HIVES for 2 weeks. Worst 2 weeks of my life. Not worth it.
Dont take it
Pros:
Clear'd up my skin better than anything I have tried. I used it in combination with Benzoyl Peroxide and AHA+. Cleared up my skin to about 95%!