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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 14, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my skin completely.

Cons:

It has many health risks.

Try it, it works.
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May 13, 2009

Pros:

very effective in treating moderate acne when taken consistently, capsules are tasteless and no extra time spent in the bathroom applying expensive creams and moisturizers.

Cons:

causes some side effects though these are more common (up to 60% so) in females than males, its efficacy extends only a few weeks beyond treatment (aka. its not a cure).

As a pharmacist I know there are endless choices for prescription acne therapies. Minocin remains one of the best options if a topical antibiotic, antibacterial (benzol peroxide, etc.) or Vitamin A derivative Isn't effective or possible. In terms of bacterial resistance Minocin is a far better choice than Keflex or Zithromax as these antibiotics are critical in treatment of other conditions. Accutane remains the last line of therapy ( in Canada) and is rarely prescribed to young women due to the astronomical incidence of fetal defects. If you are bothered by side effects of Minocycline think very hard before considering Accutane. I've tried combination topical therapies without much success but am very satisfied with Minocin; It remains the standard for oral antibiotic acne treatment with good reason.
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May 13, 2009

Pros:

cleared up my acne by 75%

Cons:

its expensive if you don't have insurance.
it makes u drowsy and depressed.
some ppl suffer really bad side effects

it cleared me up. i noticed improvements after about a week, but i've been using it for 2 months now and my face still isnt clear like it used to be. abt 2 months ago my face broke out like mad for the first time in my life, and the mino really helped calm it down and reduce the breakout BUT even after 2 whole months, my skin is nowhere near clearr. i really think my acne would have healed the same amout with time and patience...it wasn't really necessary to go on the antibiotic. i was hoping for a miracle cure, this IS NOT a miracle cure...it doesn't even keep away ALL the pimples...i havent has a major breakout but i still get pimples and around my time of month it gets pretty bad again. also, antibiotics are NOT good for you because once you stop taking them your ance can come back OR you could develope candini...minocycline did not work well enough for me. HOWEVER, it is different for everyone...it could work wonders for you. i did clear me up, mostly, but it took time.
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May 12, 2009

Pros:

It cleared me up almost completely for about a month- month and a half.

Cons:

It then stopped working! I thought I had found my answer to acne. Oh well, back to the drawing board

It may work better for you, who knows..
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May 10, 2009

Pros:

stopping my breakouts

Cons:

light headed, dizziness, blury vision..

i am not so sure if the medicine is helping me or not because i feel like a zombie.
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May 9, 2009

Pros:

Does work within day, clearing up quickly.
Was pleased with the results until the folling happend days later.

Cons:

Light headed, headache, dizziness, blurred vision.

Taking twice a day, once in the moring once at night, was too strong of side effects and had to quit.
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May 8, 2009

Pros:

Clears up acne a bit

Cons:

Short term, a bit harsh on the body

It cleared up my acne quite abit while I was on it , but the antibiotics were a bit harsh and I chose to stop taking them after a couple of months due to it giving me a girlie problem... ya know. Anyways as soon I was off it my skin just went crazy again. Not something to try if you're looking for a permanent fix.
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May 7, 2009

Pros:

Works fast. I've been on it before and within a week my face was almost completely clear. I get cystic acne and even the big ones were gone. It's the only thing that works for me

Cons:

causes yeast infections. It says to take on empty stomach which makes me nauseas so I take it with food and it still works

love it
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May 6, 2009

Pros:

- Cleared up at least 90% of my acne
- Easy to take
- No side effects (Didn't irritate stomach, no headaches, etc..)

Cons:

- Apparently isn't good for your liver
- You have to wait for about an hour to lay down after taking it
- Post marks still remain. Although, they're less noticeable.

Been taking Minocycline 100 mg twice daily for exactly 2 months now, along with Tazorac cream. I'm very pleased with the results. I went from having moderately severe acne to moderately light acne. At first, it improved within the first few days. Then, probably after a week, it seemed to lose effect. Then, my acne looked better. It was basically a cycle of good days and bad days. However, I contributed my bad days (red skin, very noticeable post marks) to Tazorac. I know this because I haven't been using Tazorac for about 5 days now and my skin is very clear (except for only two whiteheads) and evenly toned in color. However, I still remained taking my usual dosage of Minocycline for the past 5 days while I was off Tazorac. Therefore, I can come to the conclusion that Minocycline is helping me a lot. I plan on continuing Minocycline for another month, which would add up to a total of 3 months of using it.
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May 6, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take.

Cons:

HORRIBLE allergic reaction.

I just wanted to write this review to warn people to PLEASE be careful when taking this medicine, and please notice right away if it's doing bad things to your body! If you are allergic to Minocycline, within 2 to 3 weeks of taking the medicine you might break out in a rash or hives, or you might experience flu-like symptoms. This is what happened to me. I just thought I was getting a heat rash (as I often do as summertime comes) and a lot of my friends are sick with a cold, so I ignored my fever and sore throat. Little did I know that I am severely allergic to this medicine. This only happens for 1 in 100 people, but if you experience these signs, contact your doctor immediately, as it could be very dangerous!
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