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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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May 26, 2009

Pros:

It cleared up the small zits I would get all over my forehead

Cons:

Now Since I have been on it I have gotton huge knot bumps. They don't get white heads, it's just bumps that swell up like knots.

I like that it clared up my small bumps I have on my face, but I hate that I am getting huge cyst looking bumps. I believe I am going to be taken off and try something else. I have been on it for about to weeks, and I am not relly impressed.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Doesnt do enything.

Ive been taking it for 2 months but have seen nothing. its that simple.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Prevents severe cystic acne as long as I take it every day. Prevents impetigo and staph.

Cons:

Sensitivity to sun, skin discoloration. Cystic acne reappears immediately if I stop taking the minocycline for a couple of days.

I've been on minocycline for several years now and it very effectively keeps my cystic acne, an all other acne, at bay. Prior to minocycline I always had at least 1-2 very deep cysts that would last for weeks at a time and often become infected and leave severe scars. Now I probably get 2-3 cysts per year, no infections and no further scaring. I was also very prone to impetigo and staph infections on my face and I haven't had one since I've been on minocycline. Minocycline is a godsend for me. Oddly, side effects started after I'd already been taking mino for 3+ years. I'm now extremely sensitive to the sun-- developed severe sun poisoning last summer and had to go on prednisone for a week. I kind of have a permanent tan now. Dependency and antibiotic resistance is also a concern. Bottom line is: my cystic acne was severe and now my skin is clear. So I'm willing to tolerate side effects.
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

Has worked really well for me when paired with differin cream :o). I had very light acne on my chin, shoulders, and back and everything is about cleared up after about a month of taking this twice daily.

Cons:

I've had no side effects, so I don't really have much against this medication.

Good for people with light to moderate acne. I would suggest Accutane for anything severe, and I'm sure a dermatologist would, as well. I've tried tons of things for my face, i.e: ProActiv, the Clinique system, several scrubs, etc, and this has been working perfectly for me!
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

Semi stops new acne from forming.

Cons:

-Have to schedule around eating.
-Makes you think you will get amazing results
-I have been MAD tired every since I have been using it.

I dont have like severe acne, it is just VERY consistent, but with Minocyline I still have been breaking out with new pimples. But not as many pimples. Although I only been using it for two weeks. And I am on a 50mg once a day, and I dont think thats enough. So today Im going to derm. for a higher MG.
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

It works while you're on it.

Cons:

Conditions come back as soon as you come off the pills.

-Doctors and Derms hand out antibiotics like candy. -Try other methods preferably natural remedies before trying antibiotics. -Only take oral drugs if the case is life threatning. -Take care of your body. Change your diet, exercise daily, and stay away from drugs.
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

NONE. Does not clear acne, blemishes, zits, etc.

Cons:

Makes you hella tired, false hope, makes you feel SICK, dellusional and depressed, INCONVENIENT (must eat 2-3 hours after or 1 hour before taking), detrimental body effects overall...WASTE OF TIME

False hope. Tried tetracycline first. Neither worked. Minocycline made me sick, I had to schedule my eating times around it just so I could get the optimum results (which were none). WORSE PART is they made the sclera of my eye look pigmented/yellowish/not normal, made me break out in hives on my legs after a few months, and were a WASTE of TIME. I stopped taking them a while ago but I don't kno if it will help my eyes since taking any antibiotics for a prolonged period is never heatlhy. But I was desperate....
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May 17, 2009

Pros:

umm makes u think its gonna work. cuz its a pill

Cons:

doesnt work.

jus get accutane this stuff wasted my life
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May 16, 2009

Pros:

clears skin nicely

Cons:

Acne returns with disuse, bad pigmentation of face (make sure you stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen). Makes me feel confused and a little out of touch with reality when under stress.

Great for clearing mild persistant acne, side affects pretty full on.
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May 15, 2009

Pros:

Inexpensive, have not had one zit since starting this medicine a month and a half ago!!

Cons:

side effects...dizziness, blurred vision, pigmentation, makes you feel really tired (even though I had side effects I would take these any say over breakouts)

I had mild to moderate acne. My skin only broke out around my mouth and chin and usually just once a month. I began this medication and at first it made me really dizzy and made me feel sick and nauseated. I continued to take it and within a week it was much better and my acne began to slowly go away. I don't think this medicine will work if you have bad acne butI think it is a "quick" fix for someone who just breaks out once in a while. I also had severe back acne and it totally cleared up in about a month and a half. I have noticed that my face may look a little blotchy ane maybe not as smooth as it shouldbut will take that anyday over acne!! I would say try this medication and just give it time. If you have bad acne I would say Accutane is your answer!!
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