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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March 21, 2013
Cons:
did nothing for the long term
redness of skin
bad Keratosis on the arms
headaches
tiredness
Cleared up acne fairly well the first few months. Had minimal break outs and skin was looking a lot better. After about 4 months, started to see skin discoloration and pimples started coming back. At this point, my face appears to be worse then when I started. i would only recommend this for a short term solution.
March 18, 2013
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Hives
Burning and Itching all over
Dizzyness
Body Aches
My daughter took this medication for 3 weeks. She suddenly broke out in hives. They looked like someone beat her with a belt. They were burning and itchey. She wanted to jump out of her skin. This lasted about 2 weeks. Cannot in good conscience recommend this to anyone.
March 15, 2013
Pros:
Skin is alot better than where it was 3 months ago
Severity is a lot less when a pimple does arise
Cheap in cost
Cons:
Still getting pimples even after 3 months at 100mg a day
Very slow in getting rid of the acne lesions, redness from previous pimples
A lot of discharge with females, possibly yeast infection, and very drousy
This is an okay med so far as it has helped me out a lot, however I am worried about acne coming back after I go off it and I hoped it would clear me skin entirely and really keep the pimples away which it hasn't quite....
March 14, 2013
Pros:
Cleared Skin
No side effects
I have had issues with acne forever. I've been on a bunch of different antibiotics. This seems to work the best. I took it first month and my acne did not flare up during that special time of month like it normally does. I was perscribed birth control to help with acne too but I think the bc caused my skin to flare up worse. Now I'm sticking just to this antibiotic hoping it clears up quickly. Know that everyone is different so don't go off all reviews
March 10, 2013
Pros:
Definitely worked to clear up acne.
Not as effective as accutane but I couldn't handle the sides of accutane
Cons:
TERRIBLE HEADACHES!!!!
That was my only problem with this product. A lot of people don't get headaches on acnomel so don't judge just off of my opinion because it was effective
You need a prescription. Go to your dermatologist and see if they will give you minocycline or doxycycline. It is def. more mild than accutane (most effective treatment in my opinion.
March 10, 2013
I really cannot say if this product if effective of not.. BUT- side effects were instantly noticed. Prescribed dose of 100mg @ AM & PM. First dose: Wednesday night 100 mg; second dose Thursday morning, 100 mg. I didn't feel myself, thought it was from being tired. I began to realize that I didn't feel present. Continued taking medication, and continued to feel this way.. it is called depersonalization. I have felt spacey, as if I am just going through the motions. I am stopping this medication.
March 8, 2013
Pros:
Works great,
Small pill once a day
Cons:
Have to remember to take it
Makes you sensitive to sun on face so you must use sunscreen
Tried many things with doctore and finally a combination of birth control pills, the minocyclen and lovoclen 8 percent creamy was has kept my acne to a minium. If I forget to take the pills or not use the face wash it flares back up. I had insurance is pills were only $5 per month
March 2, 2013
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Works very good
Cons:
Takes time
Few break outs early on
Expensive
Suffered with acne since 14 and it has never gotten better till I was put on Solodyn. Truly a blessing from God! I can now not worry about my acne, and continue life with my new gained confidence.
February 22, 2013
Pros:
Clears up acne
Easy pill to take (not huge)
Covered by my insurance (reasonably priced)
No side-effects (I haven't noticed any)
Cons:
It's another pill to take, but this isn't really a problem for me since I take a birth control pill every morning.
NONE!
I'm 25, and have been suffering from acne pretty much since I was a teenager. Tried everything I could over the counter, finally went to the doctor and was prescribed this with a combination of two lotions for my face (one PM, one AM). I take the pill for this once a day. I was told to expect results in a few months, but after a few weeks I'm already seeing an improvement. It's probably due to the combination of treatments, but it's working. I'm thrilled!
February 18, 2013
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
I am 60 years old and still suffer from large primples, mainly on my chin. I know Solodyn works because I've stopped twice between prescriptions, and the pimples come right back. I keep my face clean and use a topical daily, so I know it's the Solodyn that clears up the problem!
Cons:
None for me
At my age, I think Solodyn is the safest for me.
Pros:
fairly clear skin for 3 months
reduces pimple duration
easy to take