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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June 4, 2008
Cons:
Caused me a huge allergic reaction 3 weeks after .. Needed to go the urgence. !!!!TAKE ALLERGY PILLS!!!!!, THATS THE TRICK!!! USED BENADRYL!!!
A very good pill. I strongly recomende it but if you are allergic to certain antibiotics, don't dare touch it.
June 4, 2008
Pros:
Clears skin up effectively.
Cons:
You have to take it every day.
Makes me nauseous.
I was prescribed minocycline to use in conjuction with a benoyzl peroxide wash and tretinoin (retin-a). This combination has been very effective. I have visibly clearer skin now. Hardly any piimples. The only marks on my face are the scars from previous pimples. Otherwise, I would say the condition of my skin is excellent now. The medicine made me extremely nauseous in the beginning, so I started to take it about 30 minutes before I went to bed, which helped. One major con is, if you take this DO NOT have any alcohol, it makes you feel like you have a hangover x 100. I think the alcohol exacerbates the nausea. I'm not sure if I'm even suppose to drink on this, but when I know that I'll be having a few drinks, I don't take the med that night.
June 3, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
This medication worked well for me. I have a co-pay of $35, which I got back in rebates from the maker of Solodyn, Medicis. Without insurance, it is very expensive.
Cons:
BEWARE!!! The side effects that only happen to a small percentage of people, happened to me. Minocycline drugs can cause drug-induced hepatitis. Drug makers neglect to tell you that. Even if only a small # of cases, if it happens to you-its not good
My derm. started me on Solodyn after several topical meds that failed to work. Solodyn worked great for me. HOWEVER... recently I applied for additional life insurance, had a physical & was rejected due to liver enzyme levels being 5x higher than the normal range. I went to my PCP, who refered me to a liver specialist out of Loyola Hospital in Illinois. They have a "liver team" at Loyola. Before my first appointment, I researched this online & found other cases of this happening from the use of Solodyn. I immediately stopped taking the drug. I told the specialist what I suspect had caused the liver enzyme elevation. He ordered several tests & a series of blood tests. I went back today for my follow-up & found out I had drug-induced hepatitis from the Solodyn. Because I caught this so early on, the condition reversed itself & I no longer have it. My doc told me not everyone is that lucky. PLEASE monitor your liver enzyme levels if taking Solodyn. My derm told me it was safe.
June 2, 2008
Pros:
7th week on Mino, 100mg a day. Helped clear up my skin to some extent. I still get 1-2 small zits per week, but there's definitely improvement. I'm going to continue taking it and see what happens!
Cons:
Initial breakout. No serious side effects. Caused mild photosensitivity. Quite pricey without insurance! Nearly $50 a month. :(
Give it a shot!
May 27, 2008
Pros:
This medication clears up my acne more quickly than about anything I've tried. I used it about 5 years ago, but then had to go off of it. Now am back on and once again before I've even taken it for a week, my skin is drying in clearing beautifully.
Cons:
EXTREME sun sensitivity. I went to a Pirates game and even though I normal don't even tan, I have developed a slight case of sun poisoning. This med also causes extreme itchiness because it has such a high tissue concentration level.
For me it works like a miracle drug, but you have to outweight the pros and cons. Make sure you invest in good sunblock before spending time outside. Girls, eat lots of yogurt. The worst thing about this med is that you can't stay on it forever. And i'm terrified of what will happen when I have to go off of it again.
May 23, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up my acne better than doxycycline within two weeks ( 200mg a day). My face is smoother than it has been in years.
Cons:
Unfortunately I may have to stop taking this medication. I have had constant headaches that started about a week after I started this medicine ( I've been on it for about a month now) I also had a yeast infection week 2
This product works great. Try it for a week. If you can deal with the side effects, then stick with it. If not, find something else. Do not put your health at risk for clear skin.
May 20, 2008
Pros:
Not breaking out as much as I had been.
Cons:
A bit of depression and I'm not one to be depressed.
Would recommend minocyclene over accutane because of the side effects of accutane. My dermatologists also has me using Tazorac, which he describes as liquid sand paper. Has helped smooth out my skin. Now contending with the hyperpigmentation (dark spots) from the acne.
May 13, 2008
Pros:
reduces little acne, after about 6-8 weeks but does not cure it. i recommend accutane which my brother used for cystic acne and worked tramendously.
Cons:
redness, some dry skin, about fifth week in i started to break out
get accutane there is more assurance on clearing up your face with accutane rather than minocycline.
May 10, 2008
Pros:
It clears some acne.
Cons:
I was a little drowsy the first week on this medicine I have my face clean just with some red marks from acne but they are healing away my problem is that I still have acne in my back, chest, arms. So my derm wants me to go on accutane next week..
This medicine might work for some people, but like I said it helps alot to my face but my chest, back and arms are kinda the same they have just improve a little so my dr says to go on accutane next week... I thought alot about it... and Im doing it.. Hopefully all works great
May 7, 2008
Pros:
Works moderately well with clearing skin
Cons:
long term use leads to extreme suseptability to thrush (candidas infection)
have been using for over a year. DoOesn't work perfectly on acne, still get one or two pimples a week, but those clear much faster with minocycline. Also prevents cystic acne. When went off for a few weeks noticed a worsening in acne but an improvment in mental state. so would agree that the minocycline can effect you mentally or cause mild depression. ALso, as with any antibiotic, the extended use leads to an over growth of candidas, causing thrush.
Pros:
It works pretty well, depending on people. Side effects are not so severe.