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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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March 20, 2007

Pros:

Seemed to slightly relieve the amount of breakouts.

Cons:

Does not reduce oil, acne seems about the same

I have been on the generic form of minocycline as well as an alternative form solodyn. Both of these medication did not provide much help and the are very expensive. Body also adjusts to the drug.
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March 20, 2007

Pros:

-clears up most acne within a month

Cons:

-body becomes used to the minocin, making it less effective
-skin becomes sensitive to light
-liver damage

dont do minocin, just bite the bullet and take accutane. My body got used to minocin after about a year, and then I'd have to stop taking it for a few weeks just so it'd be more effective. Obviously the best way to go about getting rid of acne is to let it happen naturally, but if your going to decide on taking an antibiotic then just take accutane...Once you stop taking minocin the acne just comes back (worse at times), once you stop taking accutane ur skin stays clear
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March 16, 2007

Pros:

None yet..

Cons:

constant bloating and stomach cramps

Ive only been on it for a week or so, but ive had stomach cramps and bloating each day since i have been taking it. Skin hasnt improved or worstened yet... Not sure if its better to take with food or without food.. i take it with food and thats meant to reduce the sickness, but hasnt worked for me..
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March 2, 2007

Pros:

It really cleared up the acne almost immediately.

Cons:

It sucked up my synovial fluid and I got severe dysabling joint pain. Once off the med. my symptoms went away. Now I am seeing a rheumotologist.

Very bad experience but you don't know until you try it.
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February 28, 2007

Pros:

None. Do not use this Drug. Its not worth it.

Cons:

Avoid this Drug at all costs. I took this product for only a few days when My body broke out in Hives! I have Red, Extremely itchy, and swollen areas all over my body. My feet and wrists are very swollen. The itching is unbarable.

On day one my left eye swelled up to the point that my eye was only half open. And on Day 2 my left eye was almost all better but then my Right eye swelled up. Having acne all over is better then having Hives. I promise its just not worth it.
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February 25, 2007

Pros:

not sure just started today

Cons:

holy crap!i just started and i'm already falling asleep, i hope its because i'm sleep derpived because i cant take this medication 2 times a day. i drive and i attend uni and i dont want people thinking i'm drunk!

i'm very worried about the side effects of this drug, esp the making me sleepy ones.
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February 15, 2007
Have only been on minocycline for a week now in conjunction with Lanate cream. Normally i only seem to get little pimples on my top of arms & back. But since taking this ive noticed Ive been getting breakouts on my face which im not happy about at all!! Haven't experienced headaches apart from today but i think thats because i had a late night last night. How long does this stuff take to work and does it get worse before it gets better on mino? Ive read it works from inside out so maybe its my skin cleaning out the pores making way for beautiful skin!!
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February 9, 2007

Pros:

My skin does feel less oily, no other pros. Been on it for a week.

Cons:

So far my skin has been worse than it was before, and I'm using it in conjunction with BP and Tretinoin

I've tried a lot of topical creams and tetracylcline with no long lasting success, hoping this antibiotic won't give me many side affects.
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February 3, 2007

Pros:

can't see any as of yet (6weeks)

Cons:

made my acne much worse without signs of improvement

I am 20 years old an started to develop moderate/mild acne over the last year. I have been on minocycline for almost 6 weeks now. The first 4 weeks I noticed no change. The 5th week I started to break out worse than ever. I even took off from work today because I was too embarrased to see anyone. I am now in my 6th week and just added Retin-A Micro to my routine as per my derm. I am hoping this helps but heard this also makes acne severly worse before better. I am not trying to scare anyone from using this product.. but if you occasionally or rarely break out i would reccommend just dealing with it and skipping this all together!
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December 22, 2006

Pros:

Free over NHS

Cons:

Caused an allergic reaction during 2nd month - hives all over body and chest pain.
Does not provide a long term solution to acne.

Minocycline didnt help my acne at all. Just some advice - if your experiencing an adverse/allergic reaction get an appointment with your doctor and they will help you out!!
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