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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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June 14, 2009

Pros:

Well, for one, I do believe that I see a minor improvement on my back area; the once flamboyantly-red-blotches have receded to minor (albeit noticeable) marks.

Cons:

At first, I had begun taking one pill every morning for a week; no side-effects, nor any results. After this time, my doctor instructed me to take two. The result: nausea, abdominal cramping/bloating, dizziness. Oh, but, alas, some noted improvement.

Try it, if you must. If you can tolerate the side-effects or, perhaps, do not experience any, then, all the more to you. Nevertheless, if you are searching for a miracle pill, I do urge you to look elsewhere. (My friend is on Accutane- she had the most severe acne I have ever seen, and now, her skin is akin to porcelain! Be wary of the initial instances of severe dryness, however. Oh, and be prepared to haul around facial moisturisers and chapsticks like religious fixtures.)
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June 12, 2009

Pros:

grade A best stuff u can use

Cons:

never think i had any

i used this when i wa slike 16-17 i used to look like a boom dropped on my face .. weeks to months later when i was younger all disapeered.... im now 26 and i just asked my doctor if i can get this again 100mg .. cause i have a little bit of this and that bumps here and their break outs on my shoulders and soemtimes face ... i just started taking it again a week ago and i have no worries at all cause i know in another week or two it will all be a thing of the past plus its good for your body for other problems you may or may not have and or can prevent
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my acne much better than tetra or doxy. I also use topical for my face. I used it in high school and it cleared up my face so after college when I started to break out again I went back on it. It cleared up my face in about a month!

Cons:

I take it at night so I don't feel sick. I have just started to get more breakouts but I think that might be with the weather changing to summer too. I also get chemi peels and use tazorac. I'm 25 and this seems to be never ending.

Give it a try, this just might be the medication that works for your face!
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June 2, 2009

Pros:

Definitely cleared up my persistent clogged pores and whiteheads within 2 weeks

Cons:

Made me lightheaded the first couple of times I took it, turned the edges of my gums purple!

I loved this stuff cause it worked and it's not a total pain to take like doxycycline. Too bad about the pigmentation side effects -- I had to get off it. I hear this side-effect is uncommon so I guess I'm just unlucky. Pretty cheap if you can get the generic.
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

Semi stops new acne from forming.

Cons:

-Have to schedule around eating.
-Makes you think you will get amazing results
-I have been MAD tired every since I have been using it.

I dont have like severe acne, it is just VERY consistent, but with Minocyline I still have been breaking out with new pimples. But not as many pimples. Although I only been using it for two weeks. And I am on a 50mg once a day, and I dont think thats enough. So today Im going to derm. for a higher MG.
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May 10, 2009

Pros:

stopping my breakouts

Cons:

light headed, dizziness, blury vision..

i am not so sure if the medicine is helping me or not because i feel like a zombie.
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May 7, 2009

Pros:

Works fast. I've been on it before and within a week my face was almost completely clear. I get cystic acne and even the big ones were gone. It's the only thing that works for me

Cons:

causes yeast infections. It says to take on empty stomach which makes me nauseas so I take it with food and it still works

love it
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April 17, 2009

Pros:

Work on acne and clears up BUT at a DANGEROUS PRICE.

Cons:

Messes with your mind and your emotions! BE CAREFUL! Brought on some anxiety attacks for me. I felt short of breath for a few days. Very potent stuff. Kills bacteria good and bad that your body needs. Puts your body out of balance. Use with caution!!

I wouldn't take this unless absolutely necessary. For example, if your acne is super bad and your pepperoni face makes it unbearable to be outside or anything social. If you suffer from mild acne, the OTC stuff like benazoyl perizoxide is effective. Just deal with it and go on a strict wash/cleansing regimen. In fact a 2004 British study found that that long term usage of antibiotics vs. benazol peroxide was practically the same. So why put a pill into your mouth that wipes out all the bacteria (good and bad) in your system and makes you susceptible to other illnesses? Antiobiotics are bad for you people! This one messes with your mind/moods and emotions and has a handful of side effects. Read the labels. Yellowing of teeth,stomach problems, juandice, lupus like symptoms and even killed a British 14 year old a few years ago! All this worth it over a few pimples? Just deal with the pimples with OTC stuff. DON'T PUT THIS POISON INTO YOUR MOUTH!
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April 14, 2009

Pros:

Worked well at first then became less effective.

Cons:

The longer you take it the less effective it becomes.

Works better on severe acne than light to moderate.
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April 12, 2009

Pros:

Works sometimes but not consistant

Cons:

it can work one week than the next week you can be completely broken out and look terrible

Go to a real dermatologist and not your regular doctor
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