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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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February 27, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
headaches
i am on solodyn 90mg...i also took acutane approx 3-4years ago. im just about 2 weeks in with solodyn i can tell a difference however i do get cycstic pimples now never had them before even with acutane. im getting frustrated and thinking about going back on acutane.....i have a lot of scares from the acene does anyone know if solodyn helps with skin tone and scares also?
August 9, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
No side effects. No interactions with other meds that i take and most other meds in general that my pharmicisy said. But always double check on your own
Cons:
It does help to a degree. I've taken it for almost 3 months there has been improvement but my back is not the smooth acne free like most other guys. There are still some stubborn acne that just wont go away as of yet.
If you have insurance with a minimal co pay go for it there are very few side effects plus they have these cards that you give to your pharmacist and they greatly reduce if not eliminate the co pay. I just take it in the a.m. My dermatologist says its improved which it has. But he is more optomistic than i am. And he gave me 6 refills even though its not recommended for more than 3 months but in many cases the Dr can increase the recomended dosage bases on your particular condition. Eeeeeeeeeeeeh if your Dem thinks its what you need go for it. There is also a generic version "Minocycline" Which is much more affordable. And solodyn is really and extended release for Minocycline. Talk to your Dem about that. Its the same thing you may just hace to take it like twice aday thats all.
June 4, 2008
Pros:
It works pretty well, depending on people. Side effects are not so severe.
Cons:
Caused me a huge allergic reaction 3 weeks after .. Needed to go the urgence. !!!!TAKE ALLERGY PILLS!!!!!, THATS THE TRICK!!! USED BENADRYL!!!
A very good pill. I strongly recomende it but if you are allergic to certain antibiotics, don't dare touch it.
March 23, 2008
Pros:
Simple: it got rid of the better part of my acne. I coupled it with Benzaclin.
Cons:
Iv'e never gotten sick from it except for mild nausea when I didn't take it with food
I always hate pilling on the base in the morning hoping my face willl look decent that day and now that Ive been on this pill, my skin's cleared up. Ive even been to Wal-mart witout base and face powder (Im not gonna try that at school of course) but the bottom line is that I really like it and it's never caused me any health problems or made my acne worse.
March 18, 2008
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
everything
this sh*t, is sh*t! ive been taking it for 3 weeks today and its made me get cystic ACNE!!!! bullsh*t. its done nothing.
September 14, 2007
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
The side effects were so severe, I was in bed all weekend.
I wasn't on it long enough to see if it worked because the side effects were so bothersome. I tried to take it with and without food to see if there was a difference and there wasn't. If you have a delicate stomach, I wouldn't recommend going on this.
June 13, 2007
Pros:
I take Dynacin. My skin looks amazing, clear and acne free!
Cons:
I get nauseous, fatigued, get headaches and joint and muscle pain, blurred vision…
I can’t tan. Its expensive, $50 deductible with my health insurance. If you don’t have health insurance, it will cost you about $600.
Price wise, you get what you pay for. You will feel like'well, you get the idea. But take heart! Lol you will look amazing! And that's the honest truth you friends, but lately I've been having some difficulty breathing and that's beginning to scare me' I think I will be having some serious discussion with my dermatologist in the near future and that is the reason I am doing some research on long term affects of all types of acne medication. Make sure you know what you are putting in your body. I will most def. consider using Retin A cream alone, herbal remedy, healthy diet, stress management, exercise, taking care of my body and skin, vitamins, supplements
March 13, 2007
Pros:
Clears up your face for a couple of weeks and then its back to the same old ish. It would be clear for one week, then the next week I would have pimples and I was combining this with Differin.
Cons:
I never saw any changes and I was on it for about 4 months. I dont even think it did jack, because my face was still breaking out. I ran out of this medicine and was only using differin and my face cleared right up.
Its dissapointing but my doc put me on Doxycycline and Ive been on that for about a week. Acne is a real pain in the ass and I wish I never inherited the stupid disease. It makes me feel self-conscious and it makes me angry to think that anybody may be judging me. I hate acne and everything to do with it. I hope the kids that i have dont ever have to go through this.
January 27, 2007
Pros:
Cleared up my spots within 2 days, great for skin i would say but...
Cons:
made me have headaches in the morning, constant brown/wholemeal bread taste in my mouth, which teeth brushing and mouthwash doesnt cure.
Makes me feel dizzy especially after working out in the morning.
Okay but i wouldnt use for long term. If you need your spots cleared up good use for special occasions but side effects arent worth it. Stopped use now.
December 26, 2006
Pros:
i guess the price. no side affects
Cons:
just doens't seem to work well.
exactly three weeks ago today i switched from bactrum to minocycline. I also switched my clindamyacin phosphate in the morning from an alchohol base to a cream. at night my retin-A got switched to diferin cream because the retin-A was to harsh on my skin. Well at first my skin got a lot better but then it started getting worse. Currently my acne has changed corses. My back and chest are at there worst in years. My facial acne has increased in number but decreased in severity. What I think it is is that the minocycline isn't working as well as the bactrum so its letting more form under my skin. But I think the topical solutions are helping to fight of the cystic and inflamatory acne I previously had. The result being a larger quantity of acne thats overall less in severity. My back is awlful though, seeming it doesn't get any topical solution. I have to call my dermatologist in a week and I'm gonna ask about keeping the topical solutions but switching back to bactrum.
Pros:
i can tell a difference with my acene within just about two weeks of taking the mediciation