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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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November 14, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
CAN be expensive ($500+), but if you get a prescription card from your Dermatologist, you can get it for $25 or less...
I have been taking 90mg/day for about a week and half, and this stuff is awesome. Before I started taking this medicine, I came out here to see what other people thought, and everyone had me scared to death, with all of their "side effects", etc. I called my Derm about my concerns and she said that the ingredients that are in Solodyn (minocycline) used to be pretty hard stuff. She said the medication has been improved and that I should have no side effects. I have cystic acne (not bad, but a couple in my chin area) and I have had them for years. I started taking this stuff 10 days ago, along with putting Duac on in the AM and Differin at night, and I have cleared up about 85%! What is left on my chin is the marks that will go away. No more cysts, and it's only been 10 days. ZERO side effects whatsoever! I take it at night about 7:30pm after I have dinner. NO clue if this matters with any nausea, etc, but I'm telling you, this stuff works great, and I feel great.
November 13, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Seemed to work really well almost immediately.
Cons:
Caused me to have an allergic reaction. Very expensive - Make sure you get the discount card otherwise it's over $500.
For about 3 weeks this product worked great. But then one day I began to itch all over my body uncontrollably. When I stopped taking it the itching started going away, but my acne came back. I'm going to try Doryx, hopefully I'll have better results.
November 11, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
I noticed my skin clearing up almost immediately. After a couple of weeks I could definitely tell a difference. I ran out for a few days and did have a small breakout but I am using a prescription face wash as well which has helped.
Cons:
Affordability will be an issue after my coupon. I refuse to pay $500 for any skin medicine. Beyond ridiculous.
I would reccomend it. I dont have any side effects at all, everything is normal except my skin is better. Which is the whole point. :)
November 4, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Solodyn works very well!!!! It take about 6 weeks to clear everything up but it is well worth the wait. My derm gave me reate cards so for the first three months of my prescription was free. now it is 25 dollars, but well worth it!
Cons:
Takes a few weeks to work, but well worth it.
I would recomend this to anyone who is frustrated of trying all kinds of different acne products and none of them work.
October 23, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
this product has cleared most of my moderate acne and is still helping out iv been on it for about 3 and a half months i also use clindamisin and finacia
Cons:
nothing this works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is the cure to most types of moderate to sever acne
October 8, 2008
Pros:
works
well until just recently after 2 years of use on the pill 200mg a day (100 mornin' 100 night) anyways... untill recently i would never have break outs while using the pill but for some reason i broke out about a week ago and it's still pretty bad. But if i remember right it took about three weeks for it to start working when i first started the prescription but i believe it's well worth the time put into for no acne
September 26, 2008
Pros:
cleared up my skin within a month (90% clear, fades away scars, skin feels smooth and soft
Cons:
none
This has completely worked for my moderate acne. I don't know if it's just the pills or if it's the clindoxyl gel also. Give it a try!!!! Also, if you're in Toronto go to Dr. Geller's acne clinic in Woodbridge. She's AMAZING!
September 5, 2008
Pros:
My back acne is gone and my facial acne is significantly better, but I am also using the topical drug BenzaClin and I think that is working very well also. I am 42 years old and have suffered my whole adult life with acne.
Cons:
It does make you feel rather nausiated. My Dr. suggested I try 1 a day to get used to it. I did with no effects so I tried 2 and got grounded. I quickly went back to 1, and am still on 1.
It works if you have acne that is treatable with antibiotics, but may not be worth the side effects. I'm considering going off of it and just using the topical BenzaClin.
August 26, 2008
Pros:
I think it was working really quickly, within a few days. But my doctor gave me a high dose.
Cons:
Severe stomach cramps, throwing up,... etc! After 3 days I was so ill I could barely move. Stopped taking it and I got better. Acne returned almost immediatly, and i think it was worse.
If it doesn't make you sick, go for it. my doctor also said that i wouldn't have to always take it, just for a few weeks at a time.. (lie). My dermatologist disagreed.
August 10, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up redness somewhat, have a lot less break outs than I did before.
Cons:
I still have acne, and its not all gone yet and ive been on it for more than 6 months.
Try it to see if it works on you...this ones the best that has worked for me, and ive tried everything except acutane. drink lots of water cause it helps regardless of what some doctors say.
Pros:
Clears up your skin and I have had ZERO side effects!! This stuff is great!