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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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May 10, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
Missed pills are shown greatly in breakouts within a week or two after. I do not believe the pills would have been as successfulf had I not been prescribed the other medicated topicals.
The drug does work on moderate to severe acne but you must most importantly be consistent. Also, if you are taking birth control while on this drug, it is VITAL you take them at opposite times of the day otherwise your birth control is of no value. I have heard many stories of acne returning after completion hence why I have been on Solodyn for a year now. It is evident to me when I miss a day that there are severe consequences. My face has never fully returned to the way it was before the medicine however it has been truly bad on a couple of occasions.Also, no side effects for myself on the good side.
April 11, 2009
Pros:
It actually works. Cleared up cystic acne within a week. Skin looking so much clearer. Skin close to flawless (still got scars though)
Cons:
My gums have gone dark, I've got discolouration on the side of my side. Apparently this is a side effect.
My acne was really bad. Every morning I'd wake up I'd find I had a new cyst on my head and a new pimple on my cheek. Once it started to go away another one would pop out.
I used a lot of BP, calamine lotion, etc. Nothing worked!
So I went to see my GP, he put me on this. I've been using it for 2 months now and it workes great. However, I am scared if I stop using it, will my acne return?
April 5, 2009
Pros:
moved it from Moderate/sever to Moderate
Cons:
helped a little bit, got my hopes up too high, depression from acne, takes forf**kinever, doesnt last forever even if it did work
either way by the end of your 2-3 month treatment of this...youll wish u woulda jus started with accutane....and had 3 months down.
March 17, 2009
Pros:
None that I can see
Cons:
Broke out into hives!
Can anyone please tell me how long these hives will last for? I have been off this medication now for 5days and I am still experiencing some major itching. HELP Please!
March 10, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up all my inflamed acne in 2days. Redness continues to disappear everyday! My skin feels amazing!
Cons:
Can't take this drug within 2 hours of eating. Inconvinient
Cleared up my facial acne fast. Used in combination with 2 topical gels (differin and duac)
February 23, 2009
Pros:
works ok in addition to other perscription topical medications
Cons:
not a real solution, acne will come back if you stop
works fairly well when using topicals, not a solution by itself, no drastic effects on acne, just helps a bit. although i didnt have it, apparently it can cause dramatic skin discoloration w/ scarring i do not use it anymore, just wasnt doing enough
February 21, 2009
Pros:
May have made a subtle difference, but it was hard to tell whether or not it was just in my head or the normal fluctuation in my complexion.
Cons:
I had never experienced extreme fatigue or physical depression until I started taking this drug. The symptoms did not go away until I took myself off of it. I was extremely sluggish, lost motivation, and walked around in a fog.
This drug is scary. Apparently what happened to me does not necessarily happen to everyone, but it does happen to some of us. It can cause lupus & discoloration of your skin (it made part of my lip a little purplish until I quit taking it). Be very careful - it is risky.
January 24, 2009
Pros:
No more breakouts
Skin is smoother
Cons:
Didn't really help with redness
It's working pretty well for me. I'm sticking with it. Hopefully my skin will clear up more with time.
November 12, 2008
Pros:
No acne!
Cons:
None for me.
I took this 2 and a half months before my skin cleared. Now it is clearer than it has ever been, for longer than ever. I only have 1 spot on my face whereas I used to have too many to count. I should mention that at the same time I began taking this I also cut out refined sugar from my diet completely, as well as white flour/rice/pasta, and cut right back on my dairy intake. I also found a skin-care regime I could be sure wasn't breaking me out.
November 9, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up everything, a real wonderdrug!
Cons:
Made me hella dizzy at first.
This is a godsend! It works within 2-4 days. My face, including those irritating persistent red blemishes that last forever, was cleared up. My naturally oily skin was supple. I had confidence again and looked flawless. I was hella dizzy to the point of not moving in the first two weeks, but that dulls after awhile. Downside: my GP didn't want me on it anymore after three months. It's not good to be prolonged on an antibiotic. Bye bye to confidence and clear skin, hello again to ugliness and zits!
Pros:
Cleared my skin w/in 3-4 months, however if you miss a pill or two you will see reverse action & it will take an increased amount of time in order return. I also used this medication w/ medicated face wash and differin gel as well as other topicals.