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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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September 25, 2009

Pros:

Makes skin very smooth, seems to be clearing acne up well

Cons:

I became increasingly tired, headaches, sensitive stomach

I have been minocycline for just over a month now, and have seen an improvement with my skin. Although it is not a huge improvement, it is an improvement none the less. I visited my gp yesterday, and he prescribed me with another 2 months dosage. He is very happy with the results so far, and has ensured me i will be clear soon, and to be patient, as it does take a long time for the drugs to settle in to the system. I seem to be doing fine witht the side effects, not as bad as some. A few headaches here and there, bit of tiredness, and stomach sensitivity, but its woth it to have clear skin.
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September 24, 2009

Pros:

works well and cleared up acne fast!

Cons:

It caused liver damage, and my liver is still trying to recover from it. I had to stop taking the medication after a year, but my acne didn't come back. just make sure to get you liver checked so you don't end up like me!

be careful! I recommend it only because it worked well.
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September 24, 2009

Pros:

Improves skin problems, cost almost nothing because of insurance

Cons:

Gave me 'bacne,' migraines, nausea every day, skins problems come back when you go off of it, way more expensive than other antibiotics if you don't have insurance

I think this works for some people, and it actually did improve my skin a lot. I have perioral dermatitis, not acne, but it's improved by all the same medications. I stay on minocycline for about a year because it kept my skin ALMOST under control. It got rid of my derm once and I went off it a month later but a month after that it all came back. My mom has been on this for years and years. It's so bad for you and your skin becomes 'addicted to it.' It also made me really sick and made my back break out even though it helped my face. (I've never had acne there before.) I'm trying accutane now I hope it works!! I've been off of minocycline for a week now and my nausea and head pain alleviated almost instantly.
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September 22, 2009

Pros:

Worked well

Cons:

If you use it for a long period of time, dark spots will form on your face. Sort of like scars, except not from picking.

I was using it with differin and my face was great. Not completely clear, though. Some small pimples on my hairline, but it was okay. Then my mom and derm. switched everything on me and my skin got horrible. Now if I switched back, it would be too weak.
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September 21, 2009

Pros:

It does work but not as well as accutane. I have had bad acne since I was a teen and now I'm 27 years old.

Cons:

Please Please don't take this drug. The side effects are not worth it. I've never been so sick in my life.

Try accutane.
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September 21, 2009

Pros:

not too expensive
no obvious side effects

Cons:

doesn't seem to work

not worth it
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September 18, 2009

Pros:

Made my acne a little better, easy to swallow, can take in morning or night, didnt make my tummy upset, cheap with insurance. It was 32$ with no insurance, but 8.75$ with insurance. THANK GODD!!!!!

Cons:

Well.. its didnt really clear up my skin, it helped but it didnt fully take it away. Well with every pill, i always forgot sometimes LOL

This is a good product if you have light acne, i think light acne sufferers would benefit more. JUST TRY IT!
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September 15, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

I took this medication one year ago and not only did it not work, but it also made me violently ill. I was nauseous all the time and vomited at least once a month. I also had moderately severe acne, so I shouldn't have been given this med.

Don't bother with antibiotics: take Accutane. Don't be afraid of the side effects on Accutane, they are very rare and are the same severity as antibiotics.
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September 12, 2009

Pros:

cleared up the deep acne that retin a couldn't get rid of within three weeks. reduces swelling.

Cons:

you have to watch what you eat when you're on it. dairy decreases its effectiveness. you're not supposed to lie down for half an hour after you take it.

i had been on retin-a micro for a year, and while it had helped control my acne, i always had a couple of pimples left that were deep and hard. this got rid of them pretty much right away.
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September 12, 2009

Pros:

I have taken Minocycline for nearly 6 years and it has proved very effective at controlling my acne and reducing redness/scarring. I cannot fault this drug as it has been a life saver for me.

Cons:

None

After having had 4 (!) courses of Roaccutane during my early 20s to tackle my very bad acne (which particularly effects my back and chest), my dermatologist prescribed Minocycline as his preferred antibiotic to control my condition. It has generally worked very well for some years and it is with much sadness that I now have to stop taking it as I am about to try and start for a family (not sad about the family bit of course, just that I have to stop taking this drug). I have had no ill side effects and I would recommend this antiobiotic for anyone who has moderate to severe acne that needs to be controlled. It significantly reduces inflammation, redness and oiliness. Unfortunately within 2 weeks of coming off it though, the spots and redness have appeared with a vengeance. I have now been prescribed erythromcin which is apparenlty ok to take if you are pregnant. I'm hoping it's as effective as Minocycline
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