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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 17, 2010

Pros:

It did clear up my skin infection for a small period of time, until i got off of it. Still not worth anything.

Cons:

IVE BEEN BATTLING A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THIS DRUG SINCE THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. I had developed post-serum sickness to this medicine. My doctor never told me it was an antibiotic, unbelievable isn't it. I started to get hives exactly 2 weeks after my first dosage, then body aches, and joint pain. Also twisted an upper arm muscle in this whole experience due to joint and body pain. After being a guinea pig for 4 doctors, my pharmacist finally found Minocycline to be the bad guy.

Be careful and think twice about trying out this antibiotic, because its an antibiotic. Some doctors like mine -_- dont realize to tell their patients the severity of side effects that could happen to them, and the dangerous side effects other people have had in the past while taking this drug. I never want to go through this experience ever again in my life, i dont trust my family doctor the same, i go to specialists now unless i have a simple cold. Because of all of this-i really dont want others to go through the same thing i went through. Its just not worth risking your health when there are other acne medicines out there. Also another piece of advice, always do your research or make your doctor clearly explain what medicine he/she is prescribing to you, and if the medicine is ever considered dangerous. Minocycline sure is.
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February 17, 2010

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I used this product for 9 months. During these 9 months, I had great results. It stopped the formation of new whiteheads, and it reduced the size of cysts and blackheads by 70%.

Cons:

HOWEVER!!!! 3 months after stopping this medication; my face was worse than ever. Even worse than I started! I also experienced severe dryness of the lips and my face was all scaly during the course of the 9 months of taking this medicine.

You will experience great results; but if you stop taking it, your acne will return! It took me 1 month to prepare myself to stop taking it. I would eat 1 cup of yogurt, take selenium, would take my pill every other day for the last 2 weeks. I would not recommend this medication at all. It may heal symptoms of acne, BUT IT WILL NOT CURE ACNE!
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February 10, 2010

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The side effects were horrible and it didn't do a thing for my acne. I was having severe headaches and was constently dizzy. After about two weeks I went to see my PCP who said that this medication can cause someone to have a pseudotumor cerebri so I had to get an MRI and it showed that's what I had. The risky side effects are not worth it.

Read all side effects of this medication before deciding to take it.
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February 8, 2010

Pros:

I was using clindoxyl gel for 3 months before my doctor prescribed minocycline. When on both it cured my cystic acne after 2 weeks, and since then slowly stopped the occurrence of other blemishes. I have been on both products for just under 2 months now. Although, I still have red marks but that'll take time to heal.

Cons:

I was on 100mg, twice a day, at first. The dose was too much and caused vertigo and loss of apatite. My doctor lightened the load to 50 in the morning (since my symptoms were mainly in the mornings) and 100 at night.

My face hurt from the cystic acne and minocycline got rid of all of it.
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January 24, 2010

Pros:

Smooth Skin!

Cons:

Side effects depending on dosage

My dermatologist put me on this for two months and i was initially supposed to take it two times a day, which i did for about a week. The side effect were so horrible i was so incredibly dizzy/nausea and i had no appetite and when i did eat everything tasted gross. it was not fun, however my skin was definitely becoming more smooth, but i just felt too sick. So, my mom called my dermatologist and he said to just take it once a day and since then i have had zero side effects besides smooth skin! I have not gotten one pimple since i have been on this medication. i am so happy i went to my dermatologist and that i called him when things felt like they werent going right. I have absolutely no blemishes now, but i am still taking the medication until i vist my derm in about two and a half weeks and then i slowly get off the medication. I do have marks where my blemishes were but my derm said that when i see him we will focus on getting rid of that. I am so excited! I know this stuff might not work for some people, but it did for me. Bottom line i suggest if you have skin problems and health insurance just go see a dermatologist talk to them about what you have used and how well it worked or didnt and when they give you medication communicate with them if theirs issues or questions, that way you can get the results you want! Also the successfulness of your treatments also can be affected by your lifestyle choices. so drink prenty of water, get rest, exercise, try and steer clear away from dairy products, and dont touch your face unless you have washed your hands :) Good Luck!
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January 22, 2010

Pros:

cheap and easy to obtain

Cons:

it didnt do a thing for me

i had moderate acne problems and i thought maybe an oral antibiotic would cure my acne rather than topical ointments alone. I was prescribed minocycline by my doctor and i took it twice a day for 5 days on and 5 off, and it did absolutely nothing for me. I am fair skinned and a hispanic male, but i would not recommend taking this.
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January 21, 2010

Pros:

It cleared up my acne!

Cons:

Made me nauseas on an empty stomach.

I love this antibiotic. I have not experienced any bad side effects except the occasional nauseas feeling if taken on an empty stomach. It cleared up my cysts and has drastically changed the appearance of my acne. I've been taking it for 3 weeks now, and I'm sure it will just get better from here. I'm so thankful to find something that works for me.
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January 4, 2010

Pros:

Cheap, I suppose. Cleared my acne a little.

Cons:

Gave me a comparatively rare and debilitating disease.

I went on this medication 3 years ago, and it gave me Pseudo Tumor Cerebri, which means my body produced too much spinal and cranial fluid. I went partially blind temporarily, suffered extreme headaches, and dizziness to the extent that I could not walk. I would rather walk around with worse acne than I had than have to repeat all of those medical visits where nobody knew what I had, and where I had to have repeated spinal taps. My advice is: no matter what medicine you take, become acquainted with ALL of the side effects - even rare ones. Then decide if you think the risk is worth it. I, personally, do not.
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January 3, 2010

Pros:

Cost $1 with insurance.
Easy to get a prescription for.

Cons:

This made me break out with cystic acne!! Worse acne than I ever had my entire life! I started getting blotches of acne(like 6 pimples in one spot) on my back, face, shoulders. I threw it away!

This stuff is definitely not for everyone.
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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!!!!
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