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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.
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June 18, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
It may be pretty expensive for some people . Regularly it is $500 but my insurance covered most of it so it was only $11.
I got rid of all my acne except for a ocassional pimple. And it really did help to reduce the oil production in my skin.
June 14, 2009
Pros:
Well, for one, I do believe that I see a minor improvement on my back area; the once flamboyantly-red-blotches have receded to minor (albeit noticeable) marks.
Cons:
At first, I had begun taking one pill every morning for a week; no side-effects, nor any results. After this time, my doctor instructed me to take two. The result: nausea, abdominal cramping/bloating, dizziness. Oh, but, alas, some noted improvement.
Try it, if you must. If you can tolerate the side-effects or, perhaps, do not experience any, then, all the more to you. Nevertheless, if you are searching for a miracle pill, I do urge you to look elsewhere. (My friend is on Accutane- she had the most severe acne I have ever seen, and now, her skin is akin to porcelain! Be wary of the initial instances of severe dryness, however. Oh, and be prepared to haul around facial moisturisers and chapsticks like religious fixtures.)
June 12, 2009
Pros:
grade A best stuff u can use
Cons:
never think i had any
i used this when i wa slike 16-17 i used to look like a boom dropped on my face .. weeks to months later when i was younger all disapeered.... im now 26 and i just asked my doctor if i can get this again 100mg .. cause i have a little bit of this and that bumps here and their break outs on my shoulders and soemtimes face ... i just started taking it again a week ago and i have no worries at all cause i know in another week or two it will all be a thing of the past plus its good for your body for other problems you may or may not have and or can prevent
June 6, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up my acne much better than tetra or doxy. I also use topical for my face. I used it in high school and it cleared up my face so after college when I started to break out again I went back on it. It cleared up my face in about a month!
Cons:
I take it at night so I don't feel sick. I have just started to get more breakouts but I think that might be with the weather changing to summer too. I also get chemi peels and use tazorac. I'm 25 and this seems to be never ending.
Give it a try, this just might be the medication that works for your face!
June 2, 2009
Pros:
Definitely cleared up my persistent clogged pores and whiteheads within 2 weeks
Cons:
Made me lightheaded the first couple of times I took it, turned the edges of my gums purple!
I loved this stuff cause it worked and it's not a total pain to take like doxycycline. Too bad about the pigmentation side effects -- I had to get off it. I hear this side-effect is uncommon so I guess I'm just unlucky. Pretty cheap if you can get the generic.
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.
May 16, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
It works as long as you keep taking it.
Cons:
The price if you don't have decent insurance or the discount cards. Some people complain of dizziness and weakness.
As long as you get the right MG it works. At least it worked for me. I've had acne for over 17 years and this really works for facial acne. I had slight dizziness and weakness when I first started taking it but it didn't effect my workout at all. I've been on the RX for over a year and just got another year RX from the derm. She didn't seemed concerned at all regarding the time I've been on it. No liver problems, no dizziness anymore, and no redness. My derm was kind enough to also give me a handfull of discount cards although I've already paid the $300 deductable for my crappy RX plan. Make sure you try to take it around the same time everyday with at least some water.
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.
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
April 21, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
It cleared the redness of my face within about one week :D At one point i thought nothing was going to work on my face because i tried everything in the stores. Solodyn is amazing, and i recomend it to anybody in their teens.
Cons:
the first few times i used it it made my stomach super sick, still get a few pimples here and there.
if you have really bad acne, this is the stuff for you. It isn't like all of the stuff you buy at the store, it actually works. It gave me my confidence back :)
Pros:
I really had zero side effects.