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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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December 24, 2006

Pros:

Insurance paid for most of it, skin cleared up after about 3 weeks.

Cons:

You can't stop taking it!

A few months ago I started using 100mg/2x/day. After about 3 wks my skin cleared up so much!! I used up all my refills and missed about 2 weeks while waiting for my refill authorization and my skin got so bad! Maybe even worse than before. I'm back on it now and will not let my rx lapse again. Going to the dr on Tues to ask about Solodyn.
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November 29, 2006

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Clears your face quickly.

Cons:

I had no side effects.

Works great.
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November 24, 2006

Pros:

Effectiveness

Cons:

It's a dangerous drug....severely outweights use

If you have acne, Minocycline works great. Not enough information of the long term effects of this drug has been studied. Most like most people who have acne that effects one's social behavior that didn't matter. Like all illnesses and most unwanted reactions to the environment, Acne will one day be cured. Doctor's have noticed that the rate of Acne sufferers has been increasing throughout the years. Drug companies have profited greatly because of this, which leads me to think that maybe there is a cure, and companies like ProActiv, and the Drug companies are indoctrinating doctors and scientists on medicating patients instead of finding a cure. I ONLY RECOMMEND THIS DRUG IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS OF THE DRUG...
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October 24, 2006

Pros:

Cleared up my acne and gave me beautiful skin.

Cons:

When I came off it, the acne returned--and no other drug has worked since.

Minocycline worked for me the first time, when I was 18-19. But then my dermatologist took me off it for no given reason (my usual doctor was puzzled too, since I'd experienced no side effects --apparently the drug can cause liver problems if taken for too long, but these are usually monitored with blood tests. Dermatologist was, therefore, being over-cautious). I tried other antibis, and the contraceptive pill too, but none of them worked. Eventually, after much begging, I was given Minocycline again--but this time, it didn't work. It seems this drug is effective only when taken regularly. If you can persuade your doctor to give you a permanent prescription, then go for it. Price below is approximate: it's now £6.65 for a prescription on the NHS.
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October 11, 2006

Pros:

This pill completely cleared up any acne that I had and I strongely recommend it!

Cons:

It cleanses from the inside out therefore forcing the dirt and other stuff to the surface. but It then gets rid of it.

This pill works great and is affordable in price! however the results are not permanent and you will more than likely break-out again after a few weeks of discontinuation on the pill. I recommend that you take half the dosage once you clear up.
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October 11, 2006
I've been on this medication for 4 months now and my skin is completely clear. I get the odd pimple here and there but they are small and relatively insignificant compared to the larges ones I was getting before (I had moderate/severe acne). The only side effects I experience with minocin were the occasional mild head aches as well as slight discoloration of the teeth. I wouldnt recommend using this pill for too long (i.e. use it until your acne clears up!) I took my last pill today so we'll see if things continue to look good in the near future!
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October 10, 2006

Pros:

Works well and easy to take

Cons:

I stopped for two months and got awful acne.

Now on Erythromycin, hopefully it will be ok. I got it free on the NHS.
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