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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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June 18, 2007

Pros:

Cleared my moderate acne, easy to take, no side effects

Cons:

It takes a long time to see results, being dependent on an antibiotic to stay clear

Alright kids, here's my Minocin story. Weeks 1-4: Terrible. Things got much worse before they got better and these four weeks were probably the lowest I have ever been. Week 5: I began to get very frustrated. I was still getting 5-6 brand new nodule or white head pimples a week so there wasn't a lot of sign of improvement. I made the decision to get a refill of Clindoxyl gel and use that in combination w/ minocin. This is when the ball got rolling. Clindoxyl is the sh*t people. Use it & love it. Weeks 6-7: MY acne began to settle w/ new pimples only popping up around that pesky time of the month (sorry boys). Week 8: THIS is where the magic happens, folks. My acne has really improved and right now I only have 2 active pimples. So all in all, I'm really hopeful that this will keep me clear for a while... or at least until I can figure out more of a long term battle plan.
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April 24, 2007

Pros:

I had mild to severe acne, im using it and also use benzaclin and differin on alternate nights...My skin all cleared up in 2 weeks

Cons:

I had a few really big headaches and nausea

Its good if u can stand the headaches
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April 18, 2007

Pros:

worked very well for a time

Cons:

stopped working after a year and a half

got rid of all my acne while i was on it, but started it coming back, and the effect of the Minocycline wore off
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April 7, 2007
Minocycline worked great for about 2 years, until I decided to stop using all my medication, including birth control. Since, I've had horrible break outs all over my face, back and chest, for which minocycline no longer seems to work. While you're on it, it works great--so stay on it! Once I stopped, however, resistant bacteria were able to multiply until now the drug no longer works. I'm going to try Doxycycline for my current situation.
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March 26, 2007

Pros:

Clear skin. No more cystic acne (the big painful ones). I now only take it every other day. No side effects for me.

Cons:

I have to keep taking it. Can't take any supplements within two hours of this (really inconvenient).

I love this because it keeps my skin clear. And, it is also pretty cheap. The only thing I really hate about this is that it seems like I have to take it for the rest of my life. I would like a permanent solution to my acne (which flared in college!) and I am worried about the long-term effects of this med. I am starting to wonder about spiro or accutane...
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March 25, 2007

Pros:

effective treatment for mild to moderate acne, almost completely eliminates outbreaks after 2 weeks

Cons:

time interval between taking the pills and eating/drinking any type of dairy product, same thing for vitamins

Most people who are on this medication will have the initial breakout withing the first few weeks. Luckily for me, I only broke out the day after I started the treatment with symmetrical pimples, three on each side of my mouth, which were alleviated quickly thereafter. If you've tried most over-the-counter acne treatments, then this would be a great starting point for anyone who has been suffering for acne. I've had acne since I was 14, and am now 20, so I have extensively tried mostly everything out there on the market, and my only conclusion to make is that prescription drugs and topicals will probably infiltrate acne and hopefully keep it under control since acne is most likely non-curable.
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March 2, 2007

Pros:

Works quickly

Cons:

long term use can result in liver damage, hyperpigmentation and other side effects

Im gutted beause this has been the miracle cure for me and the ONLY thing to ever work- and now I cant stay on it! Ive been suffering acne for 27 years and this has been amazing for me. Last year I had the clearest skin ever and all my scars were fading nicely. Id been taking Mino for 18 months and was then taken off it because Id been on it longer than recommended. I never suffered a single side effect which is unusual for me! I loved it. Been off it for 3 months and my acne is the worst it has ever been. Obviously doesnt last then!
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February 26, 2007

Pros:

Clears up facial and body cysts.

Cons:

Interferes with birth control.

I have been using this product for about a year, it is the only thing that has worked on large cystic acne on my face as well on my body ( I have hidradenitis suprativa). I haven't had a large inflamed cyst since starting this medication. It doesn't clear up everthing, but nothing ever will. I am 26 years old, and have had acne forever, since I was 10. I know its hard, but don't let it bring you down. It could be 10 million times worse. It won't kill you, and people don't notice it as much as you do. Just rememeber that normal people are the people you do not know.
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January 1, 2007

Pros:

Since taking, I have not had any new breakouts and my existing acne reduced in redness and swelling

Cons:

afraid of what will happen when use of this product is discontinued

It is working great right now. I have had no luck in treating my ADULT acne until now.
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December 29, 2006

Pros:

Worked pretty well, cleared up my moderate acne almost to the point where it was non-existent.

Cons:

There were periodic times when you would still break out, but not a severe breakout...

Talk to your doctor, I do nto recommend to anyone who does not like taking medications, or frequently forget to take their dosage. (Like Me) Thats why I stopped using it, because I just tend to forget to take the pill... But it did work, and I was glad I got it.
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