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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.
Used Minocycline? Rate It:
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July 29, 2009
Cons:
It makes me extremely sick. It makes my head hurt and my arms numb, it caused me to have a cat scan because i thought it was migranes and come to find out it was this medicine. It really makes me sick and im not taking it no more.
It works but makes you feel crappy.
July 24, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Clears up severe/cystic acne.
Cons:
I don't know if I will have to rely on this pill and keep taking it for a long period of time to keep my skin clear.?
I like this pill. I used to have bad acne but now my skin is good. I've been on this pill for 3 months now and it cleared up the acne on my face and chest. I haven't had a big painful pimple in 3 months and for me that seems like a long time. I just wonder how long I will need to stay on this pill without becoming dependant on it. My dermatologist also said this pill was expensive so I feel bad for my mom to have to keep paying for it for me. But having clear skin has changed my life for the better.
June 27, 2009
Pros:
Clears up acne and takes away the pain of acne.
Cons:
It caused me to become dizzy, have frequent headaches, and break out in itchy hives all over my body.
It worked great for acne but it had horrible side effects. I do recommend it though because everyone is different.
April 24, 2009
Pros:
Greatly cleared up my facial and chest/back acne. Was very cheap for me- about $17
Cons:
The first couple weeks were terrible- lots of peeling, dryness and tightness. I still get some cysts around the chin, and the small papules are especially stubborn but getting better. Now I just need to find something for the scars..
Overall I've seen tremendous improvement, this was my first oral medication after having moderate acne for 6 years so I'm pretty happy with my results. New zits disappear quickly if you leave them alone. I'm also paired with tretinoin (morning) and benzoyl peroxide pads (evening).
April 8, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up acne entirely, taken mainly for breakouts on the chest and back - been on it for 6 years (with differin topical gel) and NO side effects. Works fast and is reliable.
Cons:
Hypersensitivity to sunlight (previously sensitive due to being 2 shades off albino...), and only works while I'm on it.
Like my doctor said, it's a medication that works while you use it, and trust me, it's true. 2 days without and my acne comes back with a vengeance. However, compared to sulfur based medications I've tried (which resulted in me being violently ill due to a high intolerance), it's a blessing, and one that I'd use again in a heartbeat.
April 7, 2009
Pros:
Easy to take
Cons:
Does not work, makes acne worse, acne takes forever to go away
I took Minocycline 2 times a day with differin at night. Made acne worse. Does not go away. Switched to using vitamin E to get rid of the scars. Would not recommend
March 31, 2009
Pros:
worked realy fast, skin cleared up in about 2 months!!!
Cons:
none at all so far
free on nhs ;)
March 27, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
I had bad back acne and it started clearing within days of using. One pill a day, easy to take, I'm only on 45mg. I have been CLEAR for over a month.
Cons:
Absolutely none. I know a lot of people write reviews about bad side effects, but I really believe that more people have great success with it and don't bother to write positive reviews once clear. It really does work.
Don't suffer unnecessarily. It gave me my confidence back. My derm wants me to stay on it for 6 more months to make sure it knocks the infection out completely. They say they don't have studies past 3 months but in my experience, once you really knock it out it stays gone. I had been on minocycline in high school for over two years for facial acne - it cleared my face then and has been clear ever since (I'm 32 now). I'm figuring that the new improved solodyn should do the same for my bacne. Make sure to get the rebate card from your derm!
February 17, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Really works........ my face is clear after sixteen years with acne...
Cons:
It got worse befrore better, and saw improvment within four weeks.
Worth its weight in gold.
February 14, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Any new pimples are much, much smaller and go away in a day or two without scarring (unless you pick them of course).
Cons:
Gives me headaches if I don't drink enough water.
You won't see much of an improvement until you've been taking it for a couple of weeks, like any other medicine. At first its not a drastic improvement, but my skin is better than before I was taking it so I can't complain, i've only been taking it for three weeks, so we'll see. I take Solodyn every night before I go to bed and I take Vitamin E and A in the morning, and it really, really helps.
Pros:
It works for my rash that I have and clears it up, but you have to take every drop.