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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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October 1, 2008

Pros:

I was instructed to take it for 7-10 days when I became aware of the cystic acne forming under the skin, then discontinue use when skin clears. The med can stop the acne in its tracks and prevent the pock marks that sometimes go along with it.

Cons:

About two weeks after discontinuing use I usually get hive break outs intermittently for about 6 weeks until drug clears the system.

Good for occassional use to treat acne when it arises, but would not recommend long term use or taking when acne is not present.
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September 23, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up acne in a couple days. Kept my skin from getting so oily and I couldn't make my skin break out if i tried!! I stopped taking it for a while and did break out but only in small amounts. No giant pimples again.

Cons:

I had no bad side effects. Its just expensive if you don't have insurance.

Cant wait to get it refilled!
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September 19, 2008

Pros:

Easy to take. I only take it in the morning and before bed.50 mg, 2x a day...and my insurance paid for it. No tummy pains for me.

Cons:

Takes a while to work but worth it.

I have tried almost everything to clear up my acne. I got minocycline 50 mg 2x a day. I have been using it for 3 months (finished my 3rd bottle today). The first 2 months, I would still get breakouts, but they weren't as bad as before (puss..ewww) I would use Stievamycin medium strength to kill the acne and it helps b/c the acne gets smaller one day after applying and it doesn't hurt as much. Today, was the first time in years that I didn't have a breakout. I only had one breakout during my period but it was a tiny one! I think the key is being consistent. I used Tersaseptic to wash my face too!...
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September 18, 2008

Pros:

Just controlled my acne, didn't make it go away. It has been a year and have seen no improvements since I started.

Cons:

No side effects for me, luckily.

It doesn't work for me
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September 15, 2008

Pros:

shows good results and took at least 3 weeks for my skin to show good results

Cons:

once i went off it, all my acne came back

its great while your on it, cleared my skin up totally and all my scars dissapered but once i came off it all of my breakouts came back. depressing really!
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September 11, 2008

Pros:

no side effects whatsoever, using them after oxytetracycline had no effect
seems to have stop any major breakouts about my jawline where i got them most frequently and has significantly cleared up the acne on my back,

Cons:

im using this with a topical benzoyl peroxide cream which although is trying up my skin a bit, seems to be helping too, i dunno if the benefits are due to the minocycline or the topical cream,

ive only used this for about a week and a half, so in all likleyhood they havn't really done their job yet, so ill just have to wait and see. Free on prescription
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September 5, 2008

Pros:

My back acne is gone and my facial acne is significantly better, but I am also using the topical drug BenzaClin and I think that is working very well also. I am 42 years old and have suffered my whole adult life with acne.

Cons:

It does make you feel rather nausiated. My Dr. suggested I try 1 a day to get used to it. I did with no effects so I tried 2 and got grounded. I quickly went back to 1, and am still on 1.

It works if you have acne that is treatable with antibiotics, but may not be worth the side effects. I'm considering going off of it and just using the topical BenzaClin.
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August 25, 2008

Pros:

It worked good for me, stopped new cyst from forming

Cons:

After the initial breakout, mino brings out the cysts that were currently being formed under the skin which is normal but still a con. It did not cure my acne but kept it a bay as long as I was taking it.. Plus you can't take with calcium

It kept my acne at bay but did not cure it, I am currently weining off of this to see if it will cure my acne this time around..
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August 24, 2008

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it does help prevent more pimples from forming. but it does'nt seem to be making them go away.

Cons:

ringing in the ears. you start to feel more tired all the time. i doesnt really help to make the pimples go away

It will stop your acne from forming to a certian degree but it doesnt seem to make them completely go away.
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August 20, 2008

Pros:

acnes is gone

Cons:

very bad for eye sight and the way you think in your brain. bad for hearing also.
im 20 and my vision, hearing got worse. and i feel like im stressed out all the time

its bad for you
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