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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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May 26, 2009

Pros:

works well and fast price is great...

Cons:

SIDE EFFECTS ARE CRAZY::::nausea,, dizziness I mean like crazy dizziness vertigo spells ears ringing..headaches that sent me to the er had ct scans thought I was dying....never thought it could of been the meds but after I stopped them I felt good

Great product clears up acne which is what I longed for, for a long time..But just couldnt stand the side effects but for the ppl that dont have the side effects you are lucky...I wish I could still take it..Cost was great...But in the end it ended up costing me alot 6,000.00 because I went to the er had ct scans doctors visits everything and the whole time it was only from the meds..about 10 days after I stopped the meds I started feeling better..I thought lets try the meds one more time 1 pill in the morning was all it took to mess up my next 2 days..But it varys from person to person...I have since been on erythromycin no side effects which was great but did not work on my acne...now Im on clindamycin pill and lotion only been 3 days so to early to say..
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Prevents severe cystic acne as long as I take it every day. Prevents impetigo and staph.

Cons:

Sensitivity to sun, skin discoloration. Cystic acne reappears immediately if I stop taking the minocycline for a couple of days.

I've been on minocycline for several years now and it very effectively keeps my cystic acne, an all other acne, at bay. Prior to minocycline I always had at least 1-2 very deep cysts that would last for weeks at a time and often become infected and leave severe scars. Now I probably get 2-3 cysts per year, no infections and no further scaring. I was also very prone to impetigo and staph infections on my face and I haven't had one since I've been on minocycline. Minocycline is a godsend for me. Oddly, side effects started after I'd already been taking mino for 3+ years. I'm now extremely sensitive to the sun-- developed severe sun poisoning last summer and had to go on prednisone for a week. I kind of have a permanent tan now. Dependency and antibiotic resistance is also a concern. Bottom line is: my cystic acne was severe and now my skin is clear. So I'm willing to tolerate side effects.
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May 16, 2009

Pros:

clears skin nicely

Cons:

Acne returns with disuse, bad pigmentation of face (make sure you stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen). Makes me feel confused and a little out of touch with reality when under stress.

Great for clearing mild persistant acne, side affects pretty full on.
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May 15, 2009

Pros:

Inexpensive, have not had one zit since starting this medicine a month and a half ago!!

Cons:

side effects...dizziness, blurred vision, pigmentation, makes you feel really tired (even though I had side effects I would take these any say over breakouts)

I had mild to moderate acne. My skin only broke out around my mouth and chin and usually just once a month. I began this medication and at first it made me really dizzy and made me feel sick and nauseated. I continued to take it and within a week it was much better and my acne began to slowly go away. I don't think this medicine will work if you have bad acne butI think it is a "quick" fix for someone who just breaks out once in a while. I also had severe back acne and it totally cleared up in about a month and a half. I have noticed that my face may look a little blotchy ane maybe not as smooth as it shouldbut will take that anyday over acne!! I would say try this medication and just give it time. If you have bad acne I would say Accutane is your answer!!
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May 13, 2009

Pros:

very effective in treating moderate acne when taken consistently, capsules are tasteless and no extra time spent in the bathroom applying expensive creams and moisturizers.

Cons:

causes some side effects though these are more common (up to 60% so) in females than males, its efficacy extends only a few weeks beyond treatment (aka. its not a cure).

As a pharmacist I know there are endless choices for prescription acne therapies. Minocin remains one of the best options if a topical antibiotic, antibacterial (benzol peroxide, etc.) or Vitamin A derivative Isn't effective or possible. In terms of bacterial resistance Minocin is a far better choice than Keflex or Zithromax as these antibiotics are critical in treatment of other conditions. Accutane remains the last line of therapy ( in Canada) and is rarely prescribed to young women due to the astronomical incidence of fetal defects. If you are bothered by side effects of Minocycline think very hard before considering Accutane. I've tried combination topical therapies without much success but am very satisfied with Minocin; It remains the standard for oral antibiotic acne treatment with good reason.
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May 9, 2009

Pros:

Does work within day, clearing up quickly.
Was pleased with the results until the folling happend days later.

Cons:

Light headed, headache, dizziness, blurred vision.

Taking twice a day, once in the moring once at night, was too strong of side effects and had to quit.
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May 1, 2009

Pros:

Slowly reduced my acne
Cheap, affordable

Cons:

Its a slow product, took me a bit of time

I was on it with some 4% benzol Peroxide cream and Differin gel. Its been 2 months and iv been taking 100mg a day because its telling me too. Iv seen some good improvement but some acne moved to the side of my face and im getting blackheads which iv never gotten before. Im thinking about just taking 100mg twice a day even if it doesnt tell me to because it seems to be working for everyone else. I havent gotten any side effects. Only issue that i had that made it go slower was that i accidently left a week before refills. One thing with anitbiotics is taht u have to take it consistantly or they WONT work. I wanted accutane at first b/c im pissed about how my friend who had TERRIBLE acne got cured before me who has moderate. Everytime a girl is asked if they think im hot they ALLL reply "yeah hes really hot except for his acne" FML!!!!!!!!
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

Greatly cleared up my facial and chest/back acne. Was very cheap for me- about $17

Cons:

The first couple weeks were terrible- lots of peeling, dryness and tightness. I still get some cysts around the chin, and the small papules are especially stubborn but getting better. Now I just need to find something for the scars..

Overall I've seen tremendous improvement, this was my first oral medication after having moderate acne for 6 years so I'm pretty happy with my results. New zits disappear quickly if you leave them alone. I'm also paired with tretinoin (morning) and benzoyl peroxide pads (evening).
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April 16, 2009

Pros:

worked pretty well for the few months i was on it..got rid of the big zits i had prevoiuusly and i only got small pimples when on it

Cons:

the bigger zits came back right when i got off minocycline

good for short term but not long term
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April 14, 2009

Pros:

Worked well at first then became less effective.

Cons:

The longer you take it the less effective it becomes.

Works better on severe acne than light to moderate.
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