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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 26, 2012

Pros:

My skin looks lovey and clear I don't break out at all.

Cons:

Makes stomach upset, however eat food first then take pill

Great for skin also women, eat yogurt with this while taken it....... The yogurt really helped I have not yet to get any Gyn issues.
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March 25, 2012

Pros:

none for me.

Cons:

upset my stomach, caused dizziness, and female gyn issues because antibiotics in this group interupt the body's pH level.

I personally would not ever take this antibiotic again because I had bad side effects from it within 7 days. It may work fine for other people though.
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March 25, 2012

Pros:

maybe more effective than doxycycline, i dont know

Cons:

PHYCOLOGICAL side effects:
-laziness
-dramatically reduced endurance
-makes you prone to depression
-makes you less smart, insightful, etc
-makes you prone to fatigue
NERVOUS system side effects:
-dizziness
-lightheadedness
-shakiness (makes fine motor stuff like typing harder)
MUSCULARSKELETAL side effects:
-muscle aches and pains
-joint soreness
-general stiffness
DIGESTIVE side effects:
-mild diarrhea/softer stools
-mild nausea
-loss of appet

My doctor thought this would work better than doxycycline, but it hasnt really, and the side effects are horrible. Just don't use this, there are so many better alternatives
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March 24, 2012

Pros:

- only antibiotic that cleared my acne to some extent
- Very effective
- Did not relapse after stopping use.

Cons:

- Stomach Aches
- Slightly heavy breathing

I would recommend this to anyone provided you have no serious side effects from taking them as it is very effective. It was the only antibiotic which cleared my acne and I only took it for ten days as I started to develop heavy breathing because of it. But for that side effect I would have completed the course.
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BlazingOracle
August 25, 2015
Hey , after u hv stopped taking the medicine will those pimples pop out very much after it? Or back to normal case like before u take the antibiotic
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March 22, 2012

Pros:

-Got rid of all my acne.

Cons:

-A reaction to the pill caused increased spinal fluid
-Migraines
-Nausea
-Temporary blindness
-An overall bad feeling

I had some kind of reaction the pills, allergic or something else, I have no idea. But I ended up having to get two spinal taps to release the pressure of increased spinal fluid pushing against my brain which resulted in losing my vision if I stood up too fast. There was nausea, vomiting, acid reflux. Basically, do not take if you desire to keep long needles away from your spine. Total waste. And now I have floating things in my eyes, acid reflux, and migraines that will never go away
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March 21, 2012

Pros:

none

Cons:

itchy all over
swelling on joints
pain in joints

I only took it for a week constantly and during school I had an awful itching fit, then my joints began to swell. I can hardly walk at the moment.
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

I have been taking mino for a month now and I can defiantly tell there is a major improvement in my skin. I 19 years and had clear skin until about 9 months ago when i began to suffer from moderate to severe acne with 4-5 cystic acne formed every month or so. I have tried multiple products through out my struggle and this seems to be helping me the best!

Cons:

Expensive
Makes stomach more sensitive
Hassle having to take two pills a day

I have seen drastic results in the past month, with two more prescriptions left i hope it only improves more. I would recomend this product to those who are willing to take an antibiotic to treat their acne.Good luck to those suffering with acne!
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

Worked great for about 8 months.
Most effective thing I have used so far.

Cons:

Stopped Working.

This product does work. It gave me a nice confidence boost. I remember waking up and not even feeling like I had to look in the mirror to see what was on my face. It didn't 100% clear me up, but it was certainly very close to it. I started college this year and it was great meeting people for the first time and not having to worry about my skin. Sadly though, I started getting acne while still on it after using it for about 8 months. I have been off it it for a month now; my skin pretty much went right back to where it was before taking it. I experienced no side affects and did not find it to impact my daily life in a negative way whatsoever. I was able to do everything like I had before the pill. I'm not really sure what I should do next. I don't really want to do accutane since I have avoided it this long. (I'm 18) However, it was so nice having great skin, I really want it back. For now, just back to dealing with waking up with new pimples every day. /:
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March 17, 2012

Pros:

Works fast
Can take with food

I'm 14 and i've been suffering from acne for the past 3 years. I never really had cystic horrible acne but ever since The beginning of 7th grade I have not gone a day without at least 10 -20 small bumps on my forehead and chin as well as the occasional huge painful pimples I get on my cheekbones when I'm stressed. With the addition of my rosacea my self confidence plummeted and it got to a point where I didn't want to hang out with my friends anymore and I would beg my parents to let me stay home from school. I couldn't understand why all my friends could be so confident without makeup, and why I had to cake it on every morning. After literally trying EVERY acne treatment out there I got fed up with my skin only becoming more irritated from the benzoyl peroxide and salacylic acid so i switched my skin care regimen to using neutrogenas extra gentle cleanser, with burst bees after sun soother as my moisturiser, and no acne products. With the addition of minocycline my skin has changed drastically and I'm slowly starting to regain my confidence. I've only been taking it for about 6 days but the amount of bumps on my face has decreased to about 5 tiny bumps and my redness is also starting to get better. I take it every morning when I wake up with a full glass of water. This is a life saver, and if you are having the same problem as me with your skin, you should definitely ask your doctor about this. The only thing I'm scared about is that people say they have relapses. :/
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March 15, 2012

Pros:

Cleared moderate to severe acne.

Cons:

When stop taking, acne comes back worse.
Bad reaction to sun (sun spots on face)
Easily bruised and bruises do not go away.

I loved this product because it worked!! I took this medicine for 4 years. I had NO pimples, it was awesome!! However, I play soccer and would get bruises which would not go away due to the medication. Also, I would get sun spot on my face which do not go away. I had to get some $500 Obagi system to remove sun spots. I became concerned about taking the medicine for 4 years so I stopped and my acne came back worse than I remember.
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