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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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August 20, 2008
Cons:
very bad for eye sight and the way you think in your brain. bad for hearing also.
im 20 and my vision, hearing got worse. and i feel like im stressed out all the time
its bad for you
July 28, 2008
Pros:
did clear up some spots and my skin seemed less greasy
Cons:
dont know if it was the minocycline or not but i got skin discolouration on the back of my neck but it wasnt terribeley noticeable
if it hadnt been for the discolouration i would have continued using it as i think with longer use it could have worked quite well as it cleared up some larger spots
July 24, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Doctor gave me a rebate card so it cost me only 10 bucks.
Cons:
VERY expensive if you do not have rebate card. I found it did nothing.
My derm told me to use solodyn for max 3 months. I did and am now off. I feel it did not clear up my skin at all. Not sure if I should ask her to continue to use it past 3 months. Maybe it takes longer than I think to see results.
June 25, 2008
Pros:
I don't feel nausious, (I drank a lot of water with it) and no headaches. I've only been on it for a day, so I'll see what happens. My skin isn't drying out.
Cons:
None so far.
I'm just going to see how it works. I've read a lot and people said it works, but I'm also using other topical medications with it, so maybe it will work a little differently.
June 25, 2008
Pros:
Worked for a few weeks. The acne came back after a month or so, but not as severe as before.
Cons:
I didn't get any significant side effect... other than occasional nausea and appetite loss.
I've tried EVERYTHING... but still looking.
May 20, 2008
Pros:
Not breaking out as much as I had been.
Cons:
A bit of depression and I'm not one to be depressed.
Would recommend minocyclene over accutane because of the side effects of accutane. My dermatologists also has me using Tazorac, which he describes as liquid sand paper. Has helped smooth out my skin. Now contending with the hyperpigmentation (dark spots) from the acne.
May 13, 2008
Pros:
reduces little acne, after about 6-8 weeks but does not cure it. i recommend accutane which my brother used for cystic acne and worked tramendously.
Cons:
redness, some dry skin, about fifth week in i started to break out
get accutane there is more assurance on clearing up your face with accutane rather than minocycline.
May 10, 2008
Pros:
It clears some acne.
Cons:
I was a little drowsy the first week on this medicine I have my face clean just with some red marks from acne but they are healing away my problem is that I still have acne in my back, chest, arms. So my derm wants me to go on accutane next week..
This medicine might work for some people, but like I said it helps alot to my face but my chest, back and arms are kinda the same they have just improve a little so my dr says to go on accutane next week... I thought alot about it... and Im doing it.. Hopefully all works great
May 2, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
Has MILK traces in it, son's a VEGAN would not take it.
Check out what is in the script prior to filling it.
April 26, 2008
Pros:
Completely cleared acne
Cons:
Once in awhile would experience dizziness and would be sick to stomach
This product was my saving grace. I started this medication when I was 23 and continued to take it for 3 years. My skin cleared up entirely. I found a new Dr. and was told I shouldn't be on this drug for that long so I stopped and Acne has reappeared. So now I am back to square one trying to figure out something else that works. But I would recommend this product to anyone where everything else has failed them.
Pros:
acnes is gone