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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 1, 2008

Pros:

Improved my acne slightly

Cons:

Was still getting cystic acne and comedones at end of second month of use, though not as many. Switched to cefadroxil and saw more improvement in one week than I saw in two months on mino

This just wasn't strong enough for my moderate acne. It made a dent, but didn't really fix the problem.
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November 30, 2008

Pros:

it cleared me in less than a month. it helped me eat healthy.

Cons:

the side effects. couldn't go out in the sunny (if i did, i would get like leopard print red marks on my exposed skin.. it was weird), gave me a UTI (urinary tract infection), oh and made me extremely sensitive (i would always get bruises).

this medication isn't for everyone. before taking it, i looked up practically EVERY side effect this has and what some people got from it. it is worth trying it. i miss it a lot(had to get off it cause of the uti. i'll get back on it during winter break). oh, and if you are planning on taking it, EAT YOGURT! like any other antibiotics, this also gets rid of the good bacteria. so eat yogurt or you'll get a yeast (eww)
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November 29, 2008

Pros:

Worked amazingly well

Cons:

BUT ONLY FOR 5 MONTHS :(

after getting used to having perfect skin, its gone even worse than it was before now...only a short term solution :(
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November 24, 2008

Pros:

Originally it cleared my acne and my skin stayed nice. Over the years (I'm 35 now) though not so effective & at the time I stopped taking it my face hadn't been clear in several months. (Watch for side effects when taking this antibiotic!)

Cons:

Mild nausea sometimes. I took the capsule in the morning. My BIGGEST con is that I ended up with symptoms like Rheumatoid Arthritis. I just stopped taking Minocycline two weeks ago after months of worsening symptoms of what seemed like RA.

It did work for me. But, recently after having been taking 100mg a day I started with pain & stiffness in my hands & wrists in the a.m. that would last for hours. Never thought the Mino. was the cause. I had always taken the capsule & my mail-in pharm sent the tabs. Starting taking those & my face was never clear, so I doubled up (well, my script was for 2/day, I just always took 1/day $). That is when my symptoms started to get really bad (late Sept. '08). The stiffness & pain moved from my hands/fingers/wrists to my elbows & shoulders bilaterally, and then to my left jaw. I was researching & it really seemed like RA. Lately I could hardly get out of bed. I was getting depressed thinking I had RA & that my husband was going to be cutting my food for me in less than 5 years. Anyway, my research also led me to this website, where I luckily read some stories of others w/ the RA symptoms. Quit taking the Mino 10/10/08 & my symptoms are all gone. Watch for side effects if you take this!
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November 23, 2008

Pros:

Worked reasonably well while on it. No noticeable side effects.

Cons:

Irritating schedule to follow, results disappeared (and then some) after being taken off.

$90 a month without insurance. Pimples came back even worse after being taken off after 5 months of 2x100mg daily. Very disappointed. If you are looking for a permanent solution, I wouldn't recommend it.
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November 19, 2008

Pros:

Been on it a month and face is zit FREE. now all i'm worried about is gettign rid of my blemishing scars.

Cons:

headaches here and there

SO basically, my face had some moderate acne from periods and such, went on tricycline, cleared me up, came off it and broke out like a bitch, ten times worse than before. went on diane 35 for 4 months, cleared it up a lot, but had bad scars on the surface. i went on minocyline a month ago, and now i have no zits AT ALL. i'm happy and am excited to see what the next three months look like. i take a 50 mg once a day.. might try accutane after if the scars, oiliness and redness persist. i guess i'll have to wait and see in the next few months... i'm also using differin XP so i'm on 3 methods of clearing.. is accutane more effective? f**k.. i just want a clear f**king face and never to wear foundation again... FML
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November 18, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my acne for the most part. Still have the ocassional spot however no longer get cystic acne.

Cons:

Can't be taken within a few hours of food.

My physician started me off on 100mg twice daily, but then decreased it to 50mg twice daily after the first two weeks. Well when I switched to the 50mg twice daily routine I broke out. Since then I have been taking 100mg twice daily and my face cleared right up. Im taking this medication as well as using Tretinoin on my face before bedtime and have seen an improvement. However, still not 100 percent.
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November 13, 2008

Pros:

cleared up alot of my skin; gets better with time

Cons:

a little dizziness at first; strict instructions on when to take it

i have been taking this med for about 5 months now and along with my bp face wash, i have seen great improvements. i don't have severe acne, but i did break out every once in a while. my skin is much better now, i never break out, but i do have the occasional pimple.
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November 9, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up everything, a real wonderdrug!

Cons:

Made me hella dizzy at first.

This is a godsend! It works within 2-4 days. My face, including those irritating persistent red blemishes that last forever, was cleared up. My naturally oily skin was supple. I had confidence again and looked flawless. I was hella dizzy to the point of not moving in the first two weeks, but that dulls after awhile. Downside: my GP didn't want me on it anymore after three months. It's not good to be prolonged on an antibiotic. Bye bye to confidence and clear skin, hello again to ugliness and zits!
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my skin after taking it for a little over 4 weeks. I noticed a huge change within 4 weeks. I have taken many antibiotics for my skin and I was skeptical about this one but it actually works quite well.

Cons:

It took four weeks to actually start making a difference. It needs to be taken with a topical treatment as well (i use differin). You have to be patient but this antibiotic works. I felt dizzy and lightheaded during the first 2 weeks of using this.

As someone who had severe acne in middle school, that could only be remedied with accutane, minocycline works. I have been taking bactrium for the last 6 years or so on and off. I recently switched to minocycline (ive been taking it for 4 weeks) and it has worked wonders. My skin is clear, my breakouts are less severe and less frequent and it only took 4 weeks for noticeable results for me. Just be patient. Minocycline worked for me, someone who has tried accutane and other serious antibiotic treatments.
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