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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, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Not a good product if you are wanting to clear up your acne in a short period of time. Many side effects without hardly any good results.

I have taken this medication for about a week and a half along with Differin gel and I have not noticed any improvement whatsoever with my acne. If this product works, it surely must take a long time! Considering that I have only small whiteheads. The side effects are annoying. Since taking the product, I feel very warm regarding that no one else around does. My head feels like its on fire and I have been getting headaches daily. I have been having bloating, stomach cramps, and diarhea on a regular basis since taking it. Also I feel sluggish and woozy. Not to mention lightheaded and my allergies has acted up. Overall, I feel awful. It would be worth feeling the side effects if it actually was effective on my acne. I highly do not recommend the use of this product. Its results are not worth the side effects.
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September 6, 2007

Pros:

for me...it prevented the deep cyst acne.

Cons:

for the medication to work effectively I had to take it twice a day. When taking the med you must avoid vitamins 2 hrs before and after, drink plenty of water, have no dairy products, and avoid the sun. it did not prevent normal everyday acne.

this med may only be good for someone who suffers from a type of acne that is deep and cystic. I combined it using the regimen and received pretty decent results. however, missing even one dose, or not taking it properly- (i.e. within not consuming two hrs of any vitamins or any dairy products- with plenty of water- isn't a very easy thing to do when you have a life)-can cause a breakout down the road as a result. i suggest trying it for a month then telling your doc/dermatologist it isn't working- get him or her to step it up with another oral anti-bacterial med.
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

It seems to work well, not the best results but better than most

Cons:

I had severe allergic reaction to it. I had Minocyline enduced Lupus. It was awful, the docs thought I had Rheumatoid arthiritis, went through months of joint pain, and joint swelling before they figured it out what it was

It worked ok, but not worth the side effects
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July 14, 2007

Pros:

My Acne went!!

Cons:

Doctors still believed it CAUSED ME TO HAVE ARTHRITIS

Well i'm not a happy ,i was on Minocycline for over 2 years, i was told i ad Arthertis/Lupus!!! the doctors believe it was due to the tablets, they said now that i am off them my Arthertis shudnt flare bk up again,(don't believe that) but thats not the point i cudnt work for nearly a whole year i was REALLY ill every joint was swollen it was that bad my temp was even high ,i lost 2 stone, i cudnt walk or move my arms without screaming,i stayed in bed 4 5 months n just slept due to the pain my mum took my to the docs i just got worse and worse i finally seen a specialsist they cudnt believe i was left that long like it , i had to have steroid injects ,an infusion( be on a drip for 2 hours)(made me ill) and alot of drugs to stop my pain!! and did i mention i was ONLY 19!!! it has been a yr now ,and im still on drugs and seeing a specialist!! ALL THIS COZ I WANTED MY ACNE GONE! I DO NOT RECOMMENDED THIS!!
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April 18, 2007

Pros:

worked very well for a time

Cons:

stopped working after a year and a half

got rid of all my acne while i was on it, but started it coming back, and the effect of the Minocycline wore off
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April 7, 2007

Pros:

None that I could see in 4 weeks.

Cons:

Broke out in hives after 4 weeks. I was compelled to post this after I read about someone having the same problem in Arizona. I was in agony.My eyes swelled and I had painful swelling in my hands and wrists.It was horrible.

As I can see from other"s posts it works for some people, but remember you are taking a huge risk when you start taking this medecine. I wish I never had.
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January 30, 2007

Pros:

Started clearing up skin.

Cons:

Pretty bad headaches for weeks and dizzyness

It started to clear up my skin in the first 2 weeks. But its hard because I sometimes forget to take my pill, dont drink enough liquid when taking it and the whole dairy thing kinda sucks. Its hard not being able to have dairy. I blame myself that I broke out and the pill stopped working. Im gonna ask my doctor to either up my dosage (I take 50mg 2 times a day)or try something else.
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January 28, 2007
I am a 16 year old guy and it is only recently that i have been forced to really find a way to treat my acne. up until about 6 months ago, i really didn't have all that much trouble with acne at all, aside from the occaisonal pimple. After i began to notice that my acne was worsening, i began using Spectro Jel to try and clear up my face a little. after about a month of very little results, i decided to see a doctor, who prescribed me clindoxyl gel. It worked great at keeping away any real noticeable pimples but i was still left with some pimples under my skin for some reason. i went back to my doctor, who prescribed me Retin-A 0.025. It worked great on the pimples that remained under the skin but i stopped using it cause it made my face red and dry. About a week ago, i was perscribed minocin to go along with my regular clindoxyl and spectro gel. So far the only complaint i have is that post-workout recovery seems to be more strenuous than it used to be. Minocin is helping great though
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January 1, 2007

Pros:

Since taking, I have not had any new breakouts and my existing acne reduced in redness and swelling

Cons:

afraid of what will happen when use of this product is discontinued

It is working great right now. I have had no luck in treating my ADULT acne until now.
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December 10, 2006

Pros:

I don't think I was on it long enough for it to work.

Cons:

I developed a bad case of hives, which I am now in my fourth day of, and even though I'm on steroids and Benadryl, they won't go away.

I would not take this medicine if you have ever had a problem with an antibiotic. I am allergic to some other antibiotics and I think that maybe this indicates a hypersensitivity to them. Be careful - hives are no fun!
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