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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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July 6, 2010
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
-insurance doesnt cover it so I have to use the coupon cards
-takes two weeks of taking it to start working
-doesn't help with blackheads
The first two weeks I used it my acne was terrible! It pushes all the pimples under your skin out but after those two weeks it prevents pimples from forming under your skin and my skin cleared up a lot. I still get a pimple or two but they are usually not very big. I can't imagine not having this medicine!
December 31, 2009
Pros:
clear face
Cons:
SEVERE PAIN!!!!
OK so im 16 ive been on this for 3 years and keeps my acne away but...what most people dont know is after a few year is has MAJOR SIDE EFFECT....ive been haveing pain so bad i can move without takeng pain killer and ive had many test witch has cost my parent thousands of dollars...the doctors were gonna test me for arthritis!!! just look up this medicne on wikipeadia to see how bad it is!!!!
December 28, 2009
Pros:
dries big acnes
Cons:
can't stop..acne pops out:(
i have been taking this antibiotic for past 2 months..it has been helpful on drying up my acnes..Last week i cud'nt take it for 4 days due to emergency situation..and i noticed right away that my skin is breaking out terribly. i realized that i should be very punctual on taking it everyday until my skin clears up well(hopefully)...i will still stick with IT and see how well it works on 3rd month...
December 16, 2009
Pros:
Helped clear my skin some what. I have back, chest, and face acne. (Sucks but oh well). Anyways this antibiotic helped clear it up in the time I took it.
Cons:
I got really really sick from it. I could not eat because I was so nauseous.
I took it for 2 weeks but could not take the nauseousness anymore. After I stopped taking it it took 3 days to feel like myself again. But it did do what it was supposed to do it cleared my skin as much as it could in those two weeks. If it did not make me so sick I would totally keep taking it! Also it cleared up my chest and back acne which NOTHING has ever done that!
November 22, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
- Easy to take & once a day
- Doesnt hurt my stomach even without food
- Really helped i feel like
Cons:
- We'll if your looking for a miracle like 1 week thing it took about a month for me to work fully
Well i never had acne but then i broke out with severe cystic acne so i went to a derm I could tell a change right away and gradually after a month the breakouts came less frequently and less severe and now i have no pimples after a month and 1 week. Just bad scars :/ and it didnt cost much cause insurance but idk how much for sure cause my mom goes and pays lol
November 16, 2009
Pros:
Ive used it since Oct 29th and my nodular acne is completely gone!!
Cons:
I take a 50 mg tablet every 12 hours, sometimes i forget. The waiting to eat rule always gets to me...
I've had nodular and pustular bumps on my face for the last year and some change. In the little time I've used this product, I've been completely impressed. My Acne is completely gone. My regimen consists of a few easy steps. I wash with dove cleansing cloths to exfoliate and cleanse,followed by erythromicin benzoylperoxide gel (prescribed by my doctor), and I finish by moisturizing with bio oil...The bumps are completely gone and the scars have faded to almost nothing...Today, I have control over my acne!
November 9, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
cleared up my acne within a few weeks
Cons:
severe allergic reaction, not sure its worth the clear face. red itchy skin on my entire body, itchy eyes puffy nose back arms legs itch like crazy cant stop scratching..it sucks. also bruising really easily looks like someone beat my arms up
its alright i guess.. just hope i get back to normal
August 3, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
There are no bad side effects, you get less break outs
Cons:
still waiting to have a clear face.... its been almost 3 months
its worth trying because you get less break outs but i think you have you stay on this your whole life.
June 25, 2009
Pros:
Didnt do anything bad..
Cons:
Doesn't really do much..
Didnt really do anything.
May 26, 2009
Pros:
It cleared up the small zits I would get all over my forehead
Cons:
Now Since I have been on it I have gotton huge knot bumps. They don't get white heads, it's just bumps that swell up like knots.
I like that it clared up my small bumps I have on my face, but I hate that I am getting huge cyst looking bumps. I believe I am going to be taken off and try something else. I have been on it for about to weeks, and I am not relly impressed.
Pros:
-clears up most acne