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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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August 25, 2008
Cons:
After the initial breakout, mino brings out the cysts that were currently being formed under the skin which is normal but still a con. It did not cure my acne but kept it a bay as long as I was taking it.. Plus you can't take with calcium
It kept my acne at bay but did not cure it, I am currently weining off of this to see if it will cure my acne this time around..
August 24, 2008
Pros:
it does help prevent more pimples from forming. but it does'nt seem to be making them go away.
Cons:
ringing in the ears. you start to feel more tired all the time. i doesnt really help to make the pimples go away
It will stop your acne from forming to a certian degree but it doesnt seem to make them completely go away.
August 3, 2008
Pros:
Use to get at least one whitehead every morning, but Micocycline took care of that issue rather quickly.
Cons:
Larger zits still making an appearance. I also have a minor hive problem now.
Minocycline, in conjuction with the the other items I was given to help with my acne problem, seem to be have been doing their job, though I have stopped taking it for a few days now that I have hives. All in all, I think this treatment will help most people reduce their acne, though if it's taking you several months to clear up, I would consider taking something else.
July 30, 2008
Pros:
clears up acne quick
Cons:
you have to take a full glass of water w/ it( UGHHH!!!)
it worked well
July 14, 2008
Pros:
clears up skin v wel. helps with scaring and with complexion
Cons:
none come to mind
ive been on it for years. it did take a few weeks to start to work but now i only take a few pills a week (say 3 or 4) ive even gone a week or so before a pimple will appear. i recommend to anyone
July 11, 2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
Did not really do anything for my face. It did give me chronic yeast infections because it kills the good bacteria in our body.
Being on an anitbiotic for a long period of time is not good for anyone!
July 11, 2008
Pros:
none
Cons:
severe red rash on hands, migraines, loss of appetite.
This medicine did not work for me, if you have been prescribed this..Give it a go, it might work for you.
July 4, 2008
Pros:
When I was taking Minocin I had clear skin,like before I had acne. my skin wasnt overly dry. This was a miracle working product!
Cons:
If I didnt drink enough water I would have a horrible head ache. that is a very small price to pay. Just drink plenty of water. I can control whether I had a side effect or not.
I wish I had insurance because i would still be taking it. Because of this med my acne has toned down. I hardly get cystic pimples and nodules. but i really wish i had this med, it was the only thing i everfound that actually worked.
June 18, 2008
Pros:
work well 70 percent improvement
Cons:
spots come back worse than before when you stop taking it. Caused me to get heartburn after 3 years of taking it.
good for short term acne to prevent scaring
June 17, 2008
Pros:
It didn't change anything for me.
Cons:
I developed a severe case of hives shortly after taking it, so I wasn't able to take it long enough to know if it would have made a difference.
It might work for some, but apparently I'm allergic. It's in the tetracycline family so if you are allergic to those products, don't take it!
Pros:
It worked good for me, stopped new cyst from forming