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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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April 17, 2009
Cons:
Messes with your mind and your emotions! BE CAREFUL! Brought on some anxiety attacks for me. I felt short of breath for a few days. Very potent stuff. Kills bacteria good and bad that your body needs. Puts your body out of balance. Use with caution!!
I wouldn't take this unless absolutely necessary. For example, if your acne is super bad and your pepperoni face makes it unbearable to be outside or anything social. If you suffer from mild acne, the OTC stuff like benazoyl perizoxide is effective. Just deal with it and go on a strict wash/cleansing regimen. In fact a 2004 British study found that that long term usage of antibiotics vs. benazol peroxide was practically the same. So why put a pill into your mouth that wipes out all the bacteria (good and bad) in your system and makes you susceptible to other illnesses? Antiobiotics are bad for you people! This one messes with your mind/moods and emotions and has a handful of side effects. Read the labels. Yellowing of teeth,stomach problems, juandice, lupus like symptoms and even killed a British 14 year old a few years ago! All this worth it over a few pimples? Just deal with the pimples with OTC stuff. DON'T PUT THIS POISON INTO YOUR MOUTH!
April 14, 2009
Pros:
Worked well at first then became less effective.
Cons:
The longer you take it the less effective it becomes.
Works better on severe acne than light to moderate.
April 12, 2009
Pros:
Works sometimes but not consistant
Cons:
it can work one week than the next week you can be completely broken out and look terrible
Go to a real dermatologist and not your regular doctor
April 11, 2009
Pros:
Got rid of my cystic acne, the pain, the redness, it is wonderful.
Cons:
If I stop I get a few pimples, I'm afraid to stopping the medication completely.
Use it as directed, use sunscreen preferably above 50spf. Keep your face clean and free of make up if you can to help clear your skin. Results may vary just like any other medication so be aware that this product might not be for everyone.
March 19, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Pimples did not improve, side effects were terrible
I took 90 MG for 2.5 weeks. I started to have difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, but I didn't attribute it to the medication at first. I started to get red rashes on my face (my doctor said it wasn't from the medication bc an allergic reaction wouldn't be localized on my face). When I didn't see any improvement, the doctor increased my dosage to 135 mg. I took it for 2 days, and it felt like someone was stepping on my chest the entire time. Breathing became a voluntary act, not an involuntary act. After I stopped the medication, I experienced increased heart rate for several days. After that, for the next couple of days, I was OUT of it, I couldn't concentrate on anything, I couldn't focus, I couldn't enjoy anything. It was a very frightening experience and I wish I never took solodyn.
March 18, 2009
I saw improvement in my skin within a day, but after taking it for about 3days i starting getting nauseous and a little dizzy so i stopped taking it. i'm not sure if i got nauseous from the pill though, because i was just not feeling right, it may just have just been a sickness.i'm doing good now but i'm nervous to go back on it because i don't want to get nauseous again, i DO want clear skin though! i'm 15 and i've been having trouble with acne since i was about 9 so i've been trying to fight with it for awhile. Also i told my derm about how i was feeling and she changed me over to doxycycline hyclate 50MG, but i haven't taking that yet because i'm nervous what that will do to me! i don't have horrifying acne but i think it's starting to get worse. so any suggestions? do you think i should go back on it? thanks!
March 8, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Clears acne quickly you see good results in just a matter of weeks!!
Cons:
So far none but minor headaches but worth it!!! If you have no insurance expensive.
This is a great acne treatment if you take it as prescribed. I have only been on this close to a week and have seen great results.
February 24, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
-clears up acne
-new breakouts (if any) are small and go away quickly
Cons:
-makes acne worse BEFORE getting better
-takes some time to work
-pretty expensive
It took about a month of me using Solodyn before I started noticing a difference. When I did notice a difference, it was because my acne had gotten worse. Then, my face started peeling really bad. I exfoliated and exfoliated and finally got rid of all the nasty peeling. My face looks better than it has in 2 years. It is still dry and alittle flaky but I just use lots of moisterizer. I would rather it be dry than have acne!!
February 18, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up my skin in about 3 months, my acne hasn't come back since.
Cons:
None
Wow, lots of negative comments about this stuff. Minocycline was a miracle pill for me! I had really bad acne on my chest that I guess came from the humidity, and when I say bad acne, I mean BAD! They were little inflamed bumps all over, and it was summer so I felt ashamed to wear tank tops. My doctor gave me this stuff, and in 3 months my acne was gone and hasn't come back. My sister is currently using it and I'm praying it works for her.
February 12, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
None! Hasn't done anything for me!
Cons:
Second and third week I got terrible headaches very single day, and got really tired in the middle of the day. That stopped within the fourth week though. Has not done anything for my acne, if anything made it worse.
Have been using it for 7 weeks, will give it 1 more then swicthing to Doryx.
Pros:
Work on acne and clears up BUT at a DANGEROUS PRICE.