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Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually taken once a day with food, at the same time every day.

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November 18, 2009

Pros:

really helped my acne

Cons:

stays in your system for up to a year, i was one of the rare cases where i tested positive for rheumatoid arthritis and had the symptoms (not fun) hopefully over time it will get out my system, nausea

it does work but if i had known the long term effects i would never have taken it
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November 14, 2009

Pros:

Started seeing some improvements in facial acne within first 3 weeks.

Cons:

Have not seen any improvement in back acne yet.

I don't think the majority of reveiws on here are worth reading and I'll tell you why. Most give low scores or consider it a "Con" that the product hasn't started working after one or two days of treatment! Are you people crazy or something?. Others complain of dry skin, which is most likely caused by the topical cream their derm prescibed in conj. with antibiotic. Other side effects described, may or may not be caused by this medication. Also who knows if some of the people not seeing results are taking medication exactly as prescribed. If they are missing a dose here and there, that could be why it is not effective. So, basically what I am saying is don't take my or any one else's opinion with more than a grain of salt. If your acne is bad enough that your derm is suggesting antibitoic and nothing else has helped, then try it. Give it time to work before disregarding it as a viable option, and take it as prescribed. I am going to give it tme t work and then see.
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November 7, 2009

Pros:

day 5, has alrdy cleared a bit on my face... taking it for my back tho with some retin-a and benzoyl peroxide cream.. nothing really noticable yet. i take 1 100mg before bedtime.

Cons:

none

if i dont see any improvements in a month im going on accutane since its really the only thing that will stop acne. completely
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November 4, 2009

Pros:

This actually worked for me

Cons:

You definatly feel sick

I know allot of people will use a product and if it does happen to work the dont go back to these sights where they once looked for some kind of cure to let people know. Minocycline actually worked for me! It took about two months to start seeing results. Now im weening off of it and am still seeing good results. I was very reluctant to use it but once i gave in as a last resort it helped allot. Dont be close minded about it despit what you hear. Good luck to all
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October 31, 2009

Pros:

Free with insurance, twice a day pill. Gets rid of redness. Less white heads

Cons:

Can't take with milk. Extreme dryness and peeling. Patches of red bumps occur. Itchiness. No major improvement so far.

I have used this for about a week now, 50mg twice a day with two ointments to go along with it. I'm 16 and woke up after two days of taking it and my whole face was like snake skin. It was horrible. I also had big patches of red areas. Went to school and got made fun of. Doctor says it has to get worse before it can get better.
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October 28, 2009

Pros:

It clears up the acne, very well. 2 pills / a day (50mg each pill)
Prevents acne from coming back
You do need a treatment plan with a doctor if you REALLY want it to work.

Cons:

It can make you sensitive to sunlight
It does take around three to four weeks to really start having effects, and you really can't skip a pill or a couple days, else, you're screwed!

This antibiotic is not meant as temporary treatment. It needs to be taken with a treatment plan to ELIMINATE your acne for ever. Therefore, you need to take this medication twice a day (minimum), over at least 6 months to a year, maybe even more. You need to persevere and believe in this product so that it works. I combine it with Clindoxyl Treatment medication, to treat small flares and to act locally on random zits.
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October 21, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin completely

Cons:

After 6 months my acne came back times 10. Its not the typical acne with red and inflamed but skin colored bumps (comodone acne) I have never had this type of acne before. Now I am trying to find a way to cure it

I was never told about the side effects of Minocycline. I have developed a greenish bluish bruise like on my leg. This med is extremely serious and should not be taken for a long period of time. I blame the Minocycline for my bumps that I have all over my face!!
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October 15, 2009

Pros:

inexpensive. Worked at first...

Cons:

Now I'm in my second month of taking the mino daily and I'm breaking out much worse than before! I am wondering if this is a one time last breakout or if this is not the drug for me.

I need to go back to my dermatologist.
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October 14, 2009

Pros:

haven't seen any yet

Cons:

no change so far

i just started taking the medication a few days ago, there is a slight improvement, but nothing too much so far, but a lot of people that i know that take it says it work so im hoping for the best
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October 13, 2009

Pros:

Stops more severe acne, and helps with acne that is "deep" under the skin

Cons:

Does not clear you up completely

I took minocycline for the 6 months that my doctor prescribed it to me and i hated it. I thought it did absolutely nothing. I recently went back on it because my parents said I really should and that it had helped before. This time i made sure I took notice and after only a week my face is a whole lot better. This stuff does not clear up the moderate acne that the regimen is designed to combat, but by combining them I am having great successes. After a week my face is 50% better, and I really don't expect the minocycline to do anything more than it has already done, but I do expect it to keep working to combat the tougher acne that the regimen just cant handle. Really I would suggest this as an option to people who's acne is just a little bit too severe for the regimen, so that it can handle what the regimen can't and then by combining them you should get clear.
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