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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 12, 2009

Pros:

affordable

Cons:

none noticed

using with clinic acne solutions. The cystic acne has gone away and skin looks clearer
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September 10, 2009

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I've tried minocycline and at first it seemed to be helping, and then I got my period and it seemed to stop working.

Cons:

made me sick at first and then I took it again and I felt fine. I heard that it turns your teeth colors.

I DONT THINK THIS HELPS. I WOUL D RECOMMEND A BETTER EATING DIET AND PLENTY OF REST, EXERCISE, AND A GOOD CLEANSER.
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September 7, 2009

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Cleared up acne a little bit.

Cons:

I had a permanent yeast infection as a side effect of minocycline.

The side effects are NOT worth it.
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September 5, 2009

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didnt experience any side effects :)

Cons:

didnt work that well...pretty disappointed :(

Works for a bit then stops...wouldnt recommend it.
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September 3, 2009

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Seems to be controlling my breakouts really well, Havent seen any new bumps since I started on it (Been under a week). I know it might seem abnormally fast, but in just 3 days my face looks a lot smoother. Works great so far.

Cons:

Small little head-aches i've never had before, they are only momentary and last for about 5 minutes but i'm sure even a child cold tolerate the small pain it causes.

Using minocycline by itself is not a smart idea, start a process where you use many things in conjunction. I was prescribed Retin-A, Minicycline, and 2 BP 10% bars, and I went to buy a moisturizer myself. So far I havent had one new bump on my face, the only thing i've noticed is redness, which i'm sure is my face adjusting to the new medication (retin-a). Like I said it's been 2 days, but i've seen A LOT of progress in those two. Side affects do seem more apparent in females then males, as I havent felt any other then a small headache. The purpose of it is to kill bacteria before it starts, so you've got somthing for under your skin, now you need to meet it half way with another medicine such as topicals.. I'm using the BP 10% scrub to help oxidize my pores and keep the, bacteria free while retin-a helps with repairing my skin. USE MINICYCLINE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS, BOTTOM LINE.
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September 1, 2009

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Helped clear a bit of my skin up, relatively cheap

Cons:

stained my teeth yellow, made me burn easily

Did improve my acne, but the results weren't nearly as good as I would have liked. Then I discovered that it was responsible for staining my teeth, I had to stop using it. I would give it a try! It seems like many different people have different results.
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August 29, 2009

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I'm on 100mg doses twice daily and it cleared up my cystic acne within a month. Breakouts are minimal and my skin looks great!

Cons:

It can possibly upset your stomach at first, but my main problem is that all my skin has become sensitive to even tiny scratches. Irritated skin becomes red quickly and easily.

The side effects are minimal so this product is well worth it for me.
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August 29, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take

Cons:

inneffective but no side effects for me

Didnt really do much works for some i guess.
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August 23, 2009

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I used this in college for two months and it cleared up my mild acne beautifully.

Cons:

I've gone back to minocycline after getting moderate to severe breakouts after pregnancy. This is month two and I'm not seeing the same results as I did a few years ago. Side effects include headaches and yeast infection

I tried doxycycline without any positive results so I'm back on the minocycline. I'm eager for it to work so I have been consistent but the side effects are a real deterent. I'm also using this product along with BP gel and it has been really helpful.
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August 23, 2009

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i have been taking this medication for two months no pros

Cons:

hard to avoid the sun in the summer but definately don't feel good.Severe headaches and depression

think i should go off it starting tonight.Don't know why my dermatologist put me on the capsules anyway.I only have rosacea.
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