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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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May 8, 2009
Cons:
Short term, a bit harsh on the body
It cleared up my acne quite abit while I was on it , but the antibiotics were a bit harsh and I chose to stop taking them after a couple of months due to it giving me a girlie problem... ya know. Anyways as soon I was off it my skin just went crazy again. Not something to try if you're looking for a permanent fix.
March 30, 2009
Pros:
Worked fast and cleared up acne within a few days. Didn't seem to have any noticeable side effects.
Cons:
Only lasted a few weeks, pimples came back afterwards.
It really felt great to be rid of the acne, but I stopped and started 3 times. I want to know what cures this thing.
March 19, 2009
Pros:
Don't know.
Cons:
F**ks you up.
I didn't really feel good after taking the pills, but I gave it a shot. But, after 9 days of using it, something went wrong. Instant fever, weird ligtheaded feeling, heart beating like crazy (about 160 bpm), shaking as hell. Ambulance even got here. Believe me, rather have pimples than experiance that.
February 26, 2009
Pros:
face stayed about the same - didn't improve, but didn't get worse either...free with my insurance
Cons:
body acne is worse, didn't help my face... pain to take 2 hours after eating or 1 hour before, and can't lay down for half hour after taking
I really don't think this antibiotic was worth my time and effort. It could have been unrelated but I'm pretty sure this caused a pulsing sound in my ears, which concerned me.
February 6, 2009
Pros:
NONE. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE CONTINUING YOUR PRESCRIPTION
Cons:
IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS AND A TEENAGE GIRL STOP. I too took minocycline and developed severe drug-induced lupus. Lupus is where your body attacks its own cells like they were foreign bodies. Minocycline is no longer prescribed to teenage girls
in the UK because of the evidence that it can cause drug-induced lupus way too much. I now have permanent damage in the joints/connective tissues of my hands. DRUG INDUCED LUPUS FROM MINOCYCLINE HAS KILLED SOMEONE. If you are taking this and experience any sort of joint pain or fever, stop immeadiately. My doctor didn't tell me ANY of this. I took the medication for around 3 months total, had fevers 5 day or more a week, severe joint pain, hives, and other lupus symptoms. PLEASE consult your physician before continuing this medicine. If I could go back, I wouldn't have taken minocycline and saved myself months of pain and sickness. There are many other medications with significantly less risk.
February 6, 2009
Pros:
After 6-8 weeks, I did see some slight improvement, but by then I was tired of taking the meds twice a day!
Cons:
Upset my stomach, broke out worse for first 6 weeks, has to be taken twice a day. LADIES: this drug and others like it (tetracycline, doxycycline) make the birth control pill less effective and you must use a backup method. For me it was too costly
There are probably better options out there than this drug. Minocycline, like all drugs in the Tetracycline family, make birth control pills less effective so a backup method must be used. It took a long time for me to see any results and it was frustrating to remember to take this medication twice a day This medication comes with a lot of warnings so make sure to read the information that your pharmacist gives you before taking this medication.
November 21, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
I have headache alot, it makes me dizzy.
I have been on this product for about three weeks, and I have not seen it working at all. In addition I was told to go to regular facial appointments. It has done nothing, but cost me ALOT of money
October 10, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Worked great for first few months
Cons:
back to normal
i have been taking it for a long time now maybe i would say 9 months and at first it was great but now im seeing maybe it doesnt help after 3 months
September 24, 2008
Pros:
no side affects a brak out here and there afetr 3 days of use
it does the job but not one of the best treatments
September 15, 2008
Pros:
id like to think that it is working. my dermotologist started me on this about five days ago. i broke out way too much, i just pray to god it goes away!! please!!
Cons:
major dizziness, it was as if i were drunk walking..lol staguring everywhere...lol jokin but it did get me really dizzy
i pray it works...
Pros:
Clears up acne a bit