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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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February 9, 2008

Pros:

+ Worked for a few months

Cons:

- Takes forever to begin working
- Once you go off it everything comes back worse than ever before.

Not worth it.
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February 7, 2008

Pros:

Red spots would start fading quicker decline in the number pimples you get

Cons:

None really people are too sensitive when they say all thiese negative things about the drung.

This drug was a prescription from my doctor. Take it once a day 100mg. It was a step 2 of a 3 step system which i was put on. Bottom line its making difference. Because i was stationed in Iraq the stress and fear of war i developed acne and it got so bad that it came to the attention of the my doctor. Like any damn medicen it will take time. Reading all those negative comments from people its just a shame.
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February 4, 2008

Pros:

works...i guess?

Cons:

I easily forget to take mine. 100mg twice a day. Your not supposed to drink milk or any calcium supplements within 2 hours of taking it...so eating cereal in the morning is something i miss.

i was using it for a week, stopped for a month, then started again - and have been using it for 3 weeks. I have hepatitis C, so i am a little worries if it is hurting my liver. my dermatologist said it isnt and that the pill is gentle, but im still concerned. i guess it works. im also using differin at night and duac in the morning. my acne is pretty bad. but since i started the pill and the 2 cremes, my acne has gotten so much better. I have ALOT of scars though, so it will be months for my face to look good again. Im 19. i have had acne since 13. it sucks. it makes me tired though. Unless i get 8 hours of sleep a night i will be really really tired. i need to drink a lot of water. id say use it. but read up on it forst. like...dont use if u have kidney failure, or are allergic to things...and stuff like that is important to know before you use. recently though, sometimes when i go poo, after i wipe, theres some blood. its not gushing, but there is some...
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February 4, 2008

Pros:

Working so far, but Im also using Tazorac cream. My skin is better, night and day. I've been on the pills and cream for 3+ months. My doctor said that it takes anywhere from 3-6 months for it to work.

Cons:

I dont want to stay on it for good, so along with my other health measures, Im hoping that this will kill the bacteria while i replenish my system.

Take this, it works. However, like any antibiotic you MUST, i repeat MUST take a probiotic daily with it. Our bodies NEED good bacteria for proper bodily function or the symptoms listed on this site or on any other medication can occur. Taking a probioic will help your body remain balanced and decrease your chances of a) symptoms b) having to permanently stay on this antibiotic. Good luck to all, Acne is a terrible thing, but remember, to always fight the problem using natural ways before you try harsh drugs. If you need a boost, take drugs, but in the meantime ensure that you are eating well, exercising and taking in GOOD BACTERIA.
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February 2, 2008

Pros:

did clear up my acne, while I was on it.

Cons:

gave me horrible systemic joint and muscle pain, taking over my life, forcing me to become chronically in pain, and to stop running, yoga, even walking without a limp. Gave me physically swollen and red finger joints, but affected all life activities

I would not recommend this drug. I had to go to a rheumatologist, have numerous blood work, had a sudden onset of these mm and joint pains, was a completely different person. I had always been pain free, healthy and active, and became unactive, depressed, and not well. I had elevated ESR rates (erythrocyte sedimentation rates), anemia, and doctors suspected autoimmune, but my RA tests were negative. After 4 months of horrible pain and limitation (had to use momentum to get up from sitting, and cried every day from pain and depression, had to have boyfriend help me put my socks on, could not get into/out of tub alone, mm weakness and pain, scalp pain, foot pain, elbows knees etc), I went on a low dose course of prednisone, which immediately got rid of all of my symptoms. Blood work was significantly improved after this, and now I do not have any more pain. Back to running, Bikrams, my pre-minocyclin life! Important to note: I did a very stupid thing and took my friend's prescription
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January 23, 2008

Pros:

I have been prescribed a brand of minocycline called Solodyn. My doctor said that it is kind of new. I have only been using it for a few days now, but it seems to work a lot better than any other oral pill anti-biotic that I have ever used.

Cons:

none so far

So far so good. No upset stomach and I only have to take it once per day. My skin cleared up very quickly in a few days. Like I have said, Solodyn is the best oral pill anti-biotic that I have used, but I have never used Accutane. Good luck to all you acne sufferers. Never give up, keep fighting your acne. Don't let it take over your life.
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December 11, 2007

Pros:

clear up my blackheads and pimplefree for a few months

Cons:

started getting a few large pimples when I was first on it,

After finishing my 6 months period of being on this drug, it only took about a month or two for it to come back, but about two months for it to get much worst then before, I've got many whiteheads and pimples on my forehead now before I was taking the medication, it somewhat has made it worst, and my forehead has alot of bumps on it now, and the scars show much more colouration then before I was on this drug and at the moment its only getting worst, I wouldnt recommend this product because it only helps a few people for short period of time but it seems to affect everybody in the longrun, it has made matters worst for me, I should of just used Differin Cream to help clear up my scars rather then using Minocycline
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December 7, 2007

Pros:

I used 50 mg twice a day for three months for my moderate acne. After two weeks, my skin was completely cleared. It works while you're on it.

Cons:

I stopped after three months and within two weeks it came back. I am back on my regular dosage now, for three more months. Doc told me to experiment with dosage.

Great medicine while you're on it -- it works. However, it masks the symptoms. For moderate acne, it's been helpful; for more serious, I'd try something else.
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December 5, 2007

Pros:

Within the first couple of days my skin appeared to be less oily. Skin cleared up very fast. Ladies when combined with Birth Control, this works wonders.

Cons:

After about two weeks of using hte product, my skin flarred up again however still less oily.

I became VERY dizzy (often having to take a nap after I took it), irritable, and naseaus.

Works.. however will look for an alternative.
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

my skin cleared right up.

Cons:

not being able to eat before and after.

it helps for the most part, but every once in a while i get some zits even some big honkers now and then.
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