Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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April 13, 2012
Cons:
DIZZINESS!
LIGHTHEADED!
I was using doxycycline with 2 creams and that cleared my skin up drastically but not those little bumps all over my cheeks and forehead but got rid of cystic- my dr said try this to see if it clears it all up. The doxy made me throw up and this does not bother my stomach however I get severly lightheaded and dizzy and totally out of it. I have more pimples now than when I was using the doxy and I would rather have stomach aches then deal with these side effects. Overall Im trying whatever my dr tells me until I find what works.
April 6, 2012
Pros:
Works fast
easy to manage
effective
Cons:
minor headaches
My doctor prescribed this to me a couple weeks ago. She said that it takes 2 weeks for me to see improvements, however I already see my face clearing up. It is awesome because no pimples are popping. Usually I would get a pimple every week, but ever since I was taking this medication these pimple occurrences has not been happening. I definitely recommend this to others. The other con is that I got a lot of headaches, but other that than its great.
March 30, 2012
Pros:
Did clear up my skin somewhat
Less expensive than other prescriptions
Cons:
Required progressively higher doses to work
Caused a vaginal yeast infection (my first ever)
Not safe if you become pregnant!!!
Not a long-term solution, since the dose kept needing to be increased and indefinite high doses of antibiotics are incredibly unhealthy. I quit after some months because I started getting yeast infections (yuck!) and digestive side effects (nausea, etc). Also didn't ever clear up my skin completely.
Not worth the risks in my book!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
Pros:
Keeps my skin somewhat clear
Doesnt Bother my stomach