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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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March 14, 2013

Pros:

Cleared Skin
No side effects

I have had issues with acne forever. I've been on a bunch of different antibiotics. This seems to work the best. I took it first month and my acne did not flare up during that special time of month like it normally does. I was perscribed birth control to help with acne too but I think the bc caused my skin to flare up worse. Now I'm sticking just to this antibiotic hoping it clears up quickly. Know that everyone is different so don't go off all reviews
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March 10, 2013

Pros:

Definitely worked to clear up acne.
Not as effective as accutane but I couldn't handle the sides of accutane

Cons:

TERRIBLE HEADACHES!!!!

That was my only problem with this product. A lot of people don't get headaches on acnomel so don't judge just off of my opinion because it was effective

You need a prescription. Go to your dermatologist and see if they will give you minocycline or doxycycline. It is def. more mild than accutane (most effective treatment in my opinion.
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February 22, 2013

Pros:

Clears up acne
Easy pill to take (not huge)
Covered by my insurance (reasonably priced)
No side-effects (I haven't noticed any)

Cons:

It's another pill to take, but this isn't really a problem for me since I take a birth control pill every morning.
NONE!

I'm 25, and have been suffering from acne pretty much since I was a teenager. Tried everything I could over the counter, finally went to the doctor and was prescribed this with a combination of two lotions for my face (one PM, one AM). I take the pill for this once a day. I was told to expect results in a few months, but after a few weeks I'm already seeing an improvement. It's probably due to the combination of treatments, but it's working. I'm thrilled!
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January 26, 2013

Pros:

It works very well!

Cons:

Got an allergic reaction to it after a couple of months
Developed an itchy scalp and some tiny pimples on it.

A year ago I broke out, BADLY! We're talking about pimple and cysts everywhere. It doesn't help your cause when you add depression into the mix. My dermatologist prescribed me Minocycline along with Epiduo..After a month I saw a completely different person. I was clear, happy, and enjoyed the life I never had throughout my teenage years. This medication saved my life : D Then I began getting pimples on my scalp which made me want to scratch my scalp all the time. So I decided to stop taking it and side effects stopped after a week or so. Overall, a good antibiotic.
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January 19, 2013

Pros:

Decreased Inflammation
Decreased Acne by 30%
Reduces sebum (oil) production

Cons:

Pregnancy Category D

This is the antibiotic that worked the best for me. It reduced the inflammation of my acne more than reducing the number of pimples. Minocycline is the only antibiotic that also helps reduce sebum production. Good for hormonal acne like mine, but spironolactone and saw palmetto work better.
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December 10, 2012

Pros:

Can be paired with other acne medications
Clears very quickly

Cons:

No side effects for me

Good product thats cheap i started mino less than a week ago amd my acne no longer hurts and it is starting to clear up already
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November 27, 2012

Pros:

-Cleared up quickly (5 days)
-Cheap and effective

Cons:

-Hair began to thin out

It works for me. I have mild to moderate acne, but it will always come back when you're done taking it because of the nature of the drug. Recommend for short-term use.
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November 15, 2012

Pros:

-Inexpensive

Cons:

-Intense side effects first two weeks
-Took 2 months to see a noticeable result
-On medication for a long time

A little bit after my 20th birthday, my skin took a turn for the worst...every week I would find anywhere from 1-3 cystic breakouts near my chin or nose. The texture of my skin was also extremely bumpy all over! My poor complexion was starting to affect my social life, and I knew it was time for a change. I went to my derm and asked what I could do or take to help my skin condition. He recommended adding minocycline to my topical BenzaClin treatment. I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a shot. I had the worst side effects the first two weeks. I was fatigued, felt dizzy, lost my appetite, and suffered from nausea. I told myself that I'd keep taking it if my side effects disappeared after the first two weeks, and thankfully they did. It took a little over two months for my skin to improve dramatically. I'm so glad that I was patient and persevered with the treatment! Four months to the date, I have no cystic breakouts and my skin texture has improved dramatically. I can finally go outside without makeup without feeling like I look disgusting. I know that everyone reacts differently to medications, but if you give it a try, STICK WITH IT!
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September 24, 2012

Pros:

Made my acne less severe within a two months, within five I had no major acne flare-ups at all.

Cons:

Still the occasional blackhead on my cheeks and chin but I think that's probably my oily skin.
Can't wax eyebrows whilst on Mino.
Takes the full six months to fully work.
Increased risk of yeast infection in women.
Can't drink milk prior to or after taking medication.

As an antibiotic it works well to kill off the acne bacteria from within your body. It virtually made my huge acne issues disappear. I took Mino once in the morning with breakfast and once at night with tea. As a first step to stopping serious acne I recommend it.
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September 3, 2012

Pros:

Helps acne, but does not clear it
Skin looks better

Cons:

Do no feel great when taking it

Tgis product seems to work pretty well for me BUT do not drink when on this medication, it lowers your tolerance. I had a real bad experience with it.
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