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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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April 28, 2008
Cons:
i still break out every couple of weeks.
i can't tan!
it's an alright product. i'm still on it right now, but i have never had really bad acne. i just break out a lot, then those pimples go away and my face will be clear for a couple of weeks, then i'll break out again. it's hasn't really done wonders for me...
April 4, 2008
Pros:
works like a charm for a little while
small pill, easy to take it
Cons:
once you are immune to it it stops working
expensive
have to take it daily
I took it for about a year and it did not work for me. At first I saw improvement like I was told I would after about 2 months. Then it was like my acne came back all at once. I had mild acne. It was as if I became immune to it after a while. Once I stopped using it like I was told to it was as if I had never used anything to treat my acne at all. It's only a temporary fix/not good in long run at all
April 1, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Works!!!!
Cons:
not affordable anymore beacause they took my insursnce away. :(
This product has made me feel more and more confident about my skin. My skin looked horrible until I stareted using Solodyn! my skin is nice and clesr!!!! I wish i can use it longer but its too expensive. Love it!
March 3, 2008
Pros:
Did totally clear up my face, back and chest within about a month.
Cons:
Side Effects. Horrendous dizziness and nausea after taking it, then difficulty sleeping, blurred vision and constantly upset stomach developed after 3 months amongst muscle pains, mood swings and change in behaviour.
I went to the doctors today and have had to come off this because it is totally causing havoc in my body. I am really pleased with the results but I simply cannot cope with the side effects any longer. I know some people stay on this for years with no problems - everyone is different. I wasn't really haooy going on antibiotics in the first place. I am gutted to have to come off something that works but it really wasn't worth all the other problems it caused me! I'm now trying Duac to help keep my skin in the condition the Minocycline has helped it into. This was the first thing to clear up my acne after 8 years of trying!
February 21, 2008
Pros:
completely cleared up my skin
Cons:
nothing
i have been using this for about 8 months now. my skin is completely clear with an occasional little bump every beginning of the month. i'm not sure if it is the winter dryness or if the medication is making my skin dryer than normal. has this happend to anyone else?
January 14, 2008
Pros:
is a pill and is cheap
Cons:
cant take within 2 hours of eating food
not very good coz u cant rele go in the sun with it
December 30, 2007
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
it really works on my face
Cons:
causes me to be tired alot and get dizzy
i've been on this medicine for awhile now and it really does work...but the dizziness and fatigue i can't handle it.so i think ima stop takin it
December 11, 2007
Pros:
clear up my blackheads and pimplefree for a few months
Cons:
started getting a few large pimples when I was first on it,
After finishing my 6 months period of being on this drug, it only took about a month or two for it to come back, but about two months for it to get much worst then before, I've got many whiteheads and pimples on my forehead now before I was taking the medication, it somewhat has made it worst, and my forehead has alot of bumps on it now, and the scars show much more colouration then before I was on this drug and at the moment its only getting worst, I wouldnt recommend this product because it only helps a few people for short period of time but it seems to affect everybody in the longrun, it has made matters worst for me, I should of just used Differin Cream to help clear up my scars rather then using Minocycline
November 24, 2007
Cons:
I developed a severe allergic reaction after taking this for two weeks. My face is extremely swollen, I have a stiff neck and a high temperature. I think it has sensitized my face to creams.
Still don't know how long the swelling will take to go down. Wouldn't touch it again
November 10, 2007
Pros:
no change in skin
Cons:
my skin is very sensitive now
I dont break out that much but do get a couple pimple every week. I have been on minocyclie since august and have seen no change. Does any one know if it can cause dry skin. My skin has been so dry and im not sure if it is because of this. I couldnt find anything online saying it is a side effect but i was wondering if anyone knew any different.
Pros:
Helps keep the "big" pimples away.