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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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June 15, 2008
Cons:
HOPE IT WORKS I HAVE BAD ACNE.
I BEEN USING PROACTIVE FOR 4 MONTHS AND NOTHING SO I DISIDED TO SPEAK WITH MY DOCKTER.AND SHE TOLD ME ABOUT ,MINOCYCLINE.
May 26, 2008
Pros:
I went on Minocycline 2 seperate times about a year apart, the first time it kept my skin almost completely clear for about 3 months, then stopped working, so i decided to stop taking it. Next time i took it it worked better than the previous time.
Cons:
I had to stop taking it again even though it was still working. I developed purplish-blue pigmentation on my tongue that is apparently extremely rare, my derm says shes really never seen it happen. it can spread to your face and become permanent.
Seems I can tolerate this antibiotic for a few months at a time before it stops working or something weird happens. I was really disappointed the second time because it was still working great when I noticed the tongue spots. Also maybe of note, I felt a little "under the weather" while taking this med; not healthy...just kind of drained. I cannot be sure this was a result of the minocycline, however. I guess minocycline is kind of hit or miss, try it and see what happens.
May 4, 2008
Pros:
Not on it long enough to get any benefits.
Cons:
headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea
I couldn't take this. I was on 200mg a day, and on day 3 I had to stop because I couldn't even turn my head without feeling woozy. I felt this constant pressure in my head, and I was so out of it and disoriented. I also didn't sleep well. Very strange, if short, experience.
April 14, 2008
Pros:
Completely cleared my severe acne up other than the occasional couple of pimples a week after taking 200mg/day for a little over 2 months. No side effects.
Cons:
Been off it for 2 weeks because I'm going on a cruise and worried about increased sensitivity to sun exposure- I've just started breaking out pretty bad again.
It works as long as you're taking it...I didn't have dry skin or any other side effects I've had as a result of other acne meds. My skin didn't seem quite as oily as usual either. I do still have red/purple scars from pimples which my dermatologist claims will go away with time. I had an expensive and mildly painful microdermabrasion and chemical peel which made my face very dry but I think it somewhat sped up the process of the scars disappearing.
April 6, 2008
Pros:
it is a pill it doesnt take long to consume while using a topical medication (lotion or cream) takes longer
Cons:
i havnt seen any changes on my face back or chest
ive been using minocyclin 100 mg once a day for a week now and i see no change wat so ever, it actually looks a little worse. Also my pimples leave marks on my skin like ther brown and red (discoloration) and how do i get rid of it i hate it.
March 2, 2008
Pros:
For the first couple of weeks my skin felt clearer and I had fewer outbreaks
Cons:
I was okay for a couple of weeks. After that I developed hives, with joint pain, and swollen lips.
The pain associated with the allergies is not worth the clearer skin
February 28, 2008
Pros:
minor improvement over the course of 2 months, only slightly discernible
Cons:
Caused a LUPUS-type reaction in one of my daughters and the other was immediately taken off
This medication caused a verified Lupus-type systemic reaction in one of my daughters-she had a positive ANA. One morning she woke up with noticeably swollen joints and hands. I did some research and found that this is a reaction that is not commonly reported in this country. It is more prevalent in Europe where they have more commonly used this compound for acne treatment. Be careful if you use this drug for any length of time and be aware of systemic reactions.
February 26, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
I only have to take it once a day!
Cons:
It takes a lot of time to see the results
I have been using Solodyn 90mg once a day. You guys really need to give it time before you just report on it- it's a time releasing medication..therfore takes time to work. I rather it take it's time to work, than do it fast and making it hit my body and hurt my liver/kidneys severely!
I use bare essentials which helps because I unfortuantely scar badly. I have csystic acne and postules. I used this medication on february 1st and yesterday I saw a difference. My acne is still active but I don't have big pimples...just tiny bumps (postules?) scattered mostly in my chin/jaw area of my face. I have a smoother complextion.
My derm put me on Solodyn 90mg once day, wash my face morning and night with the IS facewash. I use the IS anti-acne serum in the morning...apply some cetaphil (the one for really dry skin) and then my bare mineral make up. At night I use retin a micro. Cetaphil for extra dry skin works best since retina micro really dries up your skin. I will keep you posted!
February 7, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Time release capsule so only one per day. Works very well, no side effects.
Cons:
Very expensive! Unaffordable without insurance or winning the lottery.
My son started to develop cystic acne (like I had) so the dermatologist put him on Solodyn 90 mg. Once the breakouts were brought under control, about two-three months later, he is now 95% clear!! This product does take a while to wipe out the acne in your system so do not expect overnight results. Also, for max results, use a topical Rx from your doc, my son uses Diff gel and Duac... when I saw my son over the holidays he was 99% clear. The drawbback to this med is the cost!! A 90-day supply was a staggering $1060, but $160 with insurance. I will continue this for awhile because it works.
December 18, 2007
Pros:
none....
Cons:
at first it made my skin worse.. then seemed to clear up the excess damage it caused after a few weeks...did nothing for me and i had no time to fit it into my day because 1 hour before and 2-3 after eating is brutal..
it sucks.
Pros:
BEEN USING IT FOR A WEEK... NONE YET BUT HEARD ALOT ABOUT IT.