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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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December 8, 2007
Cons:
the first few weeks i used it i felt very dizzy and nausous within 10 minutes after taking it. i was also irritable. alsoo,,, it tests on animals.. but so does everyother presription. =X
it cleared up a bit of my acne... maybe. im not really sure. little to no improvement for me. and i have moderate acne. i dont like how you cant eat before or after either... it just seems inconveinent to take it.
December 5, 2007
Pros:
It helped to clear up my acne within the first week I took it
Cons:
It is difficult to find the time to take it if you are busy, like myself because you have to take it one hour before eating or 2-3 after eating.
I didn't have any side affects but I have some friends who felt dizzy and had nasea. If you have severe acne, I would recommend something else. But for those of us with the occasional breakouts on our face, this product will work for you
November 22, 2007
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
skin is about 50 percent better
Cons:
only remembering to take it everyday
i was on this 4 months. didnt see any results until basically the 3rd or 4th month. this cleared my skin somewhat because my face used to be horrible, now its managable, but i still get breakouts. if you're insurance doesn't cover it, i wouldn't recommend trying it because its so expensive
October 30, 2007
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Have not had an inflammatory spot since starting Solodyn
Cons:
NONE that I can report.
It is expensive though. 499.00 for a 30 day supply. My insurance covers it. I would at least try it to see if it works and then try to get it covered.
I want to go out every night since my skin has cleared up. I saw results within two days. I still get small blemishes, but they are nothing compared to the inflamed monstrous things that ruin my weekends! I hope it continues to work. Still have to finish the 12 week regimen.
October 23, 2007
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None really yet
Cons:
it's much to slow working for how much I paid; cost
I think that I need something stronger. This is working much to slow. I wouldn;t get this if your borderline severe acne. I'm some what moderate and have seen little results.
September 22, 2007
Pros:
Not sure yet... still tracking progress
Cons:
Hmmm, still not sure...
I don't know if my symptoms are of a weather change or they are from minocyline. I just started taking it 9/18/07. So far i've had a constant headache, my face feel's like it's on fire in the slightest bit of sunlight, and i run a constant fever... No sign of whether it is clearning my face up... Just wanted to drop a line. I hope people respond to this because this forum is a very good thing for people trying to make an educated decision on which medication(s) to try...
September 8, 2007
Pros:
It cleared up my skin.
Cons:
Caused lower abdominal pain, extreme fatigue
Too bad I can't take this stuff. It didn't make me nauseous which is the no. 1 complaint but it sent my body completely out of wack! I seriously thought I had liver disease or something then I'm like duh! it's the pills. No more Minocycline for this girl!
July 22, 2007
Pros:
Didn't experience any side effects
Cons:
Done absolutely nothing for my skin.
I have tried Minocycline and Doxycycline and neither one seemed to do anything for my acne. Within the past couple of months my acne has flaired up when before I had the occasional pimple. Was put on these antibiotics but nothing seems to works. Now I'm trying laser treatments which are costing me $200 a week and praying this will be my answer.
July 18, 2007
Pros:
cleared up all of my acne within a month,back,chest,and face.
Cons:
after using it about four diferent times my body got used to it, and it wouldn't work anymore.also gives you upset stomach and diarreah.
It cleared up all my acne within a month, but because it's a antibiotic you have drink a least 6 to seven full size glasses or bottles of water so that it can get into you're system or it won't work.
July 3, 2007
Pros:
No side effects
Cons:
No improvements
Too expensive and it worth it
Pros:
clears up some acne... ?