It started to clear up my skin in the first 2 weeks. But its hard because I sometimes forget to take my pill, dont drink enough liquid when taking it and the whole dairy thing kinda sucks. Its hard not being able to have dairy. I blame myself that I broke out and the pill stopped working. Im gonna ask my doctor to either up my dosage (I take 50mg 2 times a day)or try something else.

I am a 16 year old guy and it is only recently that i have been forced to really find a way to treat my acne. up until about 6 months ago, i really didn't have all that much trouble with acne at all, aside from the occaisonal pimple. After i began to notice that my acne was worsening, i began using Spectro Jel to try and clear up my face a little. after about a month of very little results, i decided to see a doctor, who prescribed me clindoxyl gel. It worked great at keeping away any real noticeable pimples but i was still left with some pimples under my skin for some reason. i went back to my doctor, who prescribed me Retin-A 0.025. It worked great on the pimples that remained under the skin but i stopped using it cause it made my face red and dry. About a week ago, i was perscribed minocin to go along with my regular clindoxyl and spectro gel. So far the only complaint i have is that post-workout recovery seems to be more strenuous than it used to be. Minocin is helping great though

It is working great right now. I have had no luck in treating my ADULT acne until now.

I would not take this medicine if you have ever had a problem with an antibiotic. I am allergic to some other antibiotics and I think that maybe this indicates a hypersensitivity to them. Be careful - hives are no fun!

It does not work quickly. I was told to wait 2 months for improvement so that is why when I read some of the "it helped in a few days" reviews I was confused. I hope it starts working soon. For the people who have been on it for months, how long was it from the start of taking minocycline to the what seems to be very far away bliss of clear skin?

Minocycline worked for me the first time, when I was 18-19. But then my dermatologist took me off it for no given reason (my usual doctor was puzzled too, since I'd experienced no side effects --apparently the drug can cause liver problems if taken for too long, but these are usually monitored with blood tests. Dermatologist was, therefore, being over-cautious). I tried other antibis, and the contraceptive pill too, but none of them worked. Eventually, after much begging, I was given Minocycline again--but this time, it didn't work. It seems this drug is effective only when taken regularly. If you can persuade your doctor to give you a permanent prescription, then go for it. Price below is approximate: it's now £6.65 for a prescription on the NHS.

Definitely take it with a snack when you take it because it might upset your stomach if you don't. Other than that, I had no problems with this med! I was on it for quite some time last year and then stopped taking it because I don't like being on anti-biotics for more than 3 months. My skin was fine though, and I like how if I have a flare-up, I can just take a few and my skin improves quickly!

I was on Minocycline 100mg 1qd for the first week and 1bid for 3 weeks before I developed an allergic reaction which was serum- like sickness. I had swelling and hives that mainly on my joints for 5 DAYYYSS!!! It started on Saturday, On Sunday my bottom lip started to swelling on Sunday and I knew it wasn't a big deal because if it was going to spread to my throat it would have happened fast but everyone insisted I go to the hospital, which I did and they prescribed me Prednisone 60mg 1qd for 3 days and Hydroxyzine 25mg 1tab po every 6 hr prn for itching well its Wed. still itching like crazy! but no cystic acne as of yet it's been 5 days since I've took then antibiotic I do not plan on starting anything like it again.... if this didn't work my derm. Wanted to do Accutane but after this I rather just have acne.

I've been taking Minocycline (50mg, oral) for about 2 1/2 months now Worked great at first, 50% of my acne vanished after the first week, and about 95% of my acne was gone by the end of the second week. For the next month and a half, I think I got a grand total of about three zits (which is a very low number for me), and I was very happy with the results. About a week and two days ago now, my acne has come back with one heck of a vendetta- I have twelve new spots on one cheek/jaw, more than that on the other, a few spots on my forehead around my eyebrows, and even a few spots on my cheekbones/under eye area (which is a place I have never previously gotten acne/had a problem with). My diet hasn't changed, I've been exercising exactly the same as I always do, wash my face with the same products as always, and haven't had any increase in stress levels (you know, except for the stress caused by the return of my acne). I was wondering if the minocycline could have stopped working after just 2 1/2 months, or if anybody has any other ideas as to why my acne may have returned? I do plan on going back to my doctor, but he can't see me for a few days, and my graduation/prom is the day before he can see me, and as that event was a big part of the reason I so desperately wanted to get my skin cleared up, I thought id reach out on and see what others have to say. Additionally, if anybody who has had a similar problem could share how they cleared their skin with me I'd really appreciate it. Additional and Background info: 18yo female. I have combination skin (dry/oily) that is pretty sensitive. Until about a year ago, I have never had more than a blemish or two, my skin was pretty 'normal' (perhaps a little on the dry side, but definitely never oily), and minimal redness (I'm pretty pale so my skin was always a bit 'pink' but now half my face is just...red). Out of what felt like nowhere, my skin turned awful, and I suddenly started getting blemishes. At first I'd have about four or five which at the time felt like my face was covered, and then my skin started to get oily too, and eventually more than half my face was covered in spots. More than that, before when I would get the odd blemish/spot, it would disappear without a trace, and now every spot I get leaves a scar...Does anybody know why that is? Anyways, I tried every face wash, acne cream, mask, cleanser etc. I could get over the counter that had worked for other people, I researched diets that were supposed to be good for your skin/help with acne, and I added supplements/vitamins meant to be good for your skin etc. Nothing made even the slightest difference. Skin to about nine months later, I finally went to see my doctor about it, and he prescribed the minocycline. I just want clear skin, and would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.

IT WORKED GREAT when I first started taking it a year ago 100mg, I then was told by my Doc to take 50mg every other day to eventually get off of it because my skin was finally clear then it came back again milk nothing crazy so I went back to 100mg everyday and now my skin is the worse ever, zits on cheeks, and jawline this started in Feb this year, im on 200mg MONDAY-WED-FRI AND 100 MG ON TUES-THURS-SAT and so far Nothing my face is horrendous, im 32 years old and can't take Accutane so Im going to see a dermatologist in Toronto I heard shes one of the best so I hope whatever gets done WORKS and I stay clear!=(