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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 19, 2011
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
Hair Lose
Dry Skin
As a 30yr old Black Female I got tired of having breakouts. I finally went to the dermatologist and she prescribed Solodyn. I've been taking it since September. I noticed my hair was shedding bad after 2 months. My hair dresser noticed a lot of breakage. I checked online and hair lose was not a side effect. I called my doc and she has taken me off the pills stating that hair lose is rare but can happen. I'm sad b/c the medication has been great but I'd prefer not to be bald. Sigh! On to the next prescription......
October 5, 2011
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
is fairly inexpensive only if your doctor has coupons or a discount card.
Cons:
doesn't seem to work. causes break outs in areas that were previously clear.
i went to a dermatologist for some minor back breakouts that i wanted to clear up before my wedding. i have been on this medication for 6 weeks. my face is completely broken out. i have little bumps all over my forehead. my back is somewhat better but now the breakouts seem to have moved onto my chest. i have never had problems with my face before and my chest was always clearer than my back. even if the breakouts are due to wedding stress, shouldn't an oral medicine that is supposed to combat breakouts from the inside out still work? the doctor's solution to the new breakouts was to use a prescription body wash and face wash. now i find out that i need to be weaned off the meds or the breakouts could return, and return worse. fabulous. maybe i should have just started with the wash.
September 16, 2011
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Cleared up acne
Cons:
Joint pain, headaches, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, swelling
When I was prescribed the medication I found it worked well it cleared up my acne but I began to have muscle and joint pain, weakness, fatigue, swelling after going to the doctor I found that I had drug induced lupus from the medication. Although rare it was quite unpleasant and I will never take that medication again. But my experience is a very rare outcome.
August 26, 2011
Pros:
i don't break out anymore
noticed skin is more even
Cons:
- doesn't stop chin acne aka hormonal spots
- first few days i experienced a little bit of itching
-my stomach hurts real bad sometimes and i have diarrhea
- slight tooth discoloration
this does help skin feel less greasy and i get no more breakouts except the week before my TOM (time of month ) the itching wasn't that serious it was something that i just noticed when i started and it was a little annoying but lately i'm getting soooooooo much cramping and my derm said that it was normal and it was my body flushing out all the bacteria and she warned me about the diarrhea :/ but i hate my teeth alot right now so i'm brushing them like 4 times a day to get them whiter again soo thats really annoying so bottom line the less breakouts i have the happier i am so i like this antibiotic
June 5, 2011
Pros:
- none
Cons:
- could not drink alcohol, would get wasted from one drink
- skin broke out in places never before
- yeast infections
- skin got much worse
Was on this for four months and saw zero results, my light acne turned into moderate acne, now I'm going to try accutane. Do not try this antibiotic it is not a solution, but a waste of time
March 6, 2011
Pros:
nothing at all!
Cons:
made me feel sick
didn't even help acne
I used this a few years ago as a teenager and it gave me weird headaches and made me constantly feel like I was going to throw up and after suffering for almost 3 months it didn't even do anything at all for my acne.
August 12, 2010
Pros:
None personally for me.
Cons:
I got cystic acne like never before on it. Stomach issues. Nausea. Headaches. BLOODY STOOL. stomach pains.
This medicine cause me to have a bad overall experience.
June 17, 2010
Pros:
Cleared skin mostly, minor minor little red clogged pores (I think they are surfacing though - like clearing themselves out)
Cons:
- Skin doesn't heal that well.
- When I do have a small pimple or I pick at my face (stupid, as it is pretty much clear), the spot won't heal for ages....and leaves marks.
- BLOATING! SO annoying. I think I've gained a tiny bit of weight too but my stomach is huuuuge. My jeans are too tight, it's so annoying.
Cleared skin pretty well but some annoying side effects to take into account.
February 27, 2010
Pros:
it clears skin somewhat
Cons:
if you take it for a long periods of time you can get bad side affects
i started taking minocycline about 3 years ago and i keep taking it cuz it was keeping my skin a little clear, but after a while i noticed that my joints in my hands and feet were in terrible pain in the mornings especially. I had never had it before and didnt know what was causing it, but after about a month or two after stopping the pill my joints started to hurt less but four months later I still have some of the pain still left. so all in all i would not recommend this product it is not worth!!!
February 26, 2010
Pros:
cleared up my acne quick
Cons:
i do get a little dizzy and i cant eat when taking it
it worked for me. i would advise you to try it. the cons are nothing compared to the end result
Pros:
Cleared up Acne