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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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May 29, 2008
Cons:
its made my acne worse but my derm said it wud happen at first because it gets the bacteria out of ur immune system. i hope itll work.
im not so sure yet?
May 13, 2008
Pros:
cleared acne. ( only for people with moderate to light acne) mine used to be horrible but then I got in under control with accutane than went on this
It works great. This is my second time taking it. I was on it the first time and it didnt work for me, then I went on accutane then I went off of that. Now I back on this and it is really working this time. NO BREAKOUTs
April 15, 2008
Pros:
Cleaned skin up for a few weeks.
Cons:
My body must be too used to it after a year and a half for it to work anymore. Every time I reduce my dosage I get a breakout worse than any I've experienced before. I finally decided that today I am going to stop taking it and try 'the regimen'.
Works for a while, but when it stops working it only creates problems when you try to get off it. Though I have been battling with a little bit of depression, I cannot say that it is or is not due to this medication. The effects of Minocycline may vary for each user, but it did not work very well for me. I am now forced with taking accutane before I go to college or suffering my acne as it is.
March 28, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
My 18 year old daughter developed autoimmune hepatitis as a result of taking Solodyn (minocycline) for 5 months.
This drug can also cause lupus. These are very serious autoimmune illnesses. Is it really worth it?
March 14, 2008
Pros:
Cleared my skin in about two months. I went from having a new breakout everyday to maybe once a month if anything. Although scarred from 10 years of acne, my skin is much healthier and with regular use of retinA and a topical antibiotic.
Cons:
If you don't take this with food, you'll feel nauseous. This stinks if you don't have a set meal schedule but its not the end of the world.
I'm grateful for this. I was impatient at first but after four months of regular use I see that this was the best thing I could have done. It think it just takes time for your body to adjust so I would advise someone considering this to be diligent and patient.
February 27, 2008
Pros:
Kills bacteria in your skin, thereby kills acne.
Cons:
None.
If you have complicated acne, use this it works.
February 9, 2008
Pros:
+ Worked for a few months
Cons:
- Takes forever to begin working
- Once you go off it everything comes back worse than ever before.
Not worth it.
January 11, 2008
Pros:
It really does clear up acne IF you're consistent.
Cons:
I was using it for 5 yrs and found that if you stay on it too long, you will develop a reaction. I was severely burned from minor sun exposure, and my joints became stiff (almost like severe arthritis). & when u stop using it u break out like CRAZY!
It's a temporary fix. It will clear up your skin if you're consistent, but it will make you feel sick if you don't take the pills with food (it's pretty tough on your stomach), as with all antibiotics it will cause your birth-control to not work (ladies), you will develop a reaction over time (google this stuff, there's TONS of blogs with people writing about their reactions and problems with this stuff), and it also throws your body's bacteria balance out of whack. My tongue has weird circles on it that no ones been able to correct, even after countless medications to "correct" the bacteria imbalance.
December 3, 2007
Pros:
Somewhat effective against acne
Cons:
Upset stomach, can't take 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating, caused serious side effects for me
This was the first medication my dermatologist put me on. It caused serious respiratory problems for me so I was immediately taken off after about 3 weeks of use. It seemed to be working somewhat effectively aside from my side effects. The upset stomach problem is very common as well is dizziness and disorientation, both of which I also experienced.
November 27, 2007
Pros:
Cleared me up completely
Cons:
once u stop it comes back
I'm 21 had ance since i was 12. I tried everyhting in the pharmacys nothing helped. At 17 i started taking minocycline it cleared me up completely...all my acne...and inflamation....I had beautiful skin...once i stoped it came back after a few month...So now i started it again with 200mg a day...ive been on it for 3 weeks and i see results already...Just gotta be patient...cuz it takes time for it to work...
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