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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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November 2, 2008

Pros:

didnt make skin worse

Cons:

didnt make skin better

if other antibiotics dont work for you, chances are neither will this
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November 2, 2008

Pros:

Easy to use one pill in the morning and one pill in the evening. Currently taking 50mg pill. Cheap using generic.

Cons:

Absorption is usually decreased by 20% if taken with food especially dairy products, as it is a tetracycline derivative. I try to take it on an empty stomach, so it's harder to manage when considering meals throughout the day.

I have been using it for over a year and have actually stopped for a period until going back. During the time off I did break out more especially when eating foods that are high in Saturated fat like chocolate. With this medication there is an improvement, but I still have to manage my diet and lifestyle.
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October 30, 2008

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It helped my acne

Cons:

I had the worst side affect from it. I got psuedo-tumor cerebri (which is basically a brain tumor!) I had double vision and a blind spot because of it. I had to get spinal taps to help relieve the problem. I was very, very sick from it!

You can use it, but stay out of the sun (because I didn't) and if the doctor increases your dosage, be very careful!!
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October 29, 2008

Pros:

For the most part does what it's supposed to do. Cheap if you have insurance, mine covered it.

Cons:

None so far...I could be picky and say it's not 100% effective but I'm nowhere near the full process taking time yet.

If you are thinking about trying it, just do it because it just might work for you. Since starting I'd say 95% of my acne has gone away, and to my surprise very fast. I only have one pimple on my nose right now and I'm hoping it will go away soon too. For those worried about the possible bad side effects I would say not to worry, I've had none thankfully, and hopefully won't. I realize things work different for all of us, but if you were like me and just got sick of your acne (though I will admit mine was light) don't hesitate to try this.
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October 29, 2008

Pros:

Works very well. Cleared my face up completely, no side effects for me, besides a few stomach aches. Still worth it.

Cons:

The occasional stomach ache. and the first time i used it I had a weird fungus growing on my gums but another presription healed that.

It works well, but my acne wasn't that bad either. I'm back on it probably only for a few months because my acne was getting bad here for awhile. So try it out, but i've heard that long term use isn't so good.
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October 29, 2008

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helps slow acne breakouts down

Cons:

havent had any of those thing happen yet to me

i havent seen huge results im kinda broke out
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October 28, 2008

Pros:

easy to swallow,cheap with insurance

Cons:

Constantly vomitting and dizzy. Cleared up the face within a week but constantly feeling tired and light headed.

Would not reccomend it! There has to be another and safer alternative to this stuff.
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October 27, 2008

Pros:

This antibiotic works great. It's very easy to take, twice daily with or without food.

Cons:

None. Have been taking it for two weeks and love the results.

This has been working wonders for me. Before taking this about 3 weeks ago my skin was very red, and my chin was full of pimples. After two days of this antibiotic I saw results. My skin is now clear and I can finally see my radiant skin. I use Retin-A as well at night and this is making my skin even clearer. I also realized for people trying to have clear skin is; moisturize. I figured out that it's the most important step your skin needs to be healthy. Use Aveeno Positively Radiant, I found that works the best.
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October 27, 2008

Pros:

It helped to clear some acne on my face nearly clear!

Cons:

It took about 3 and a half weeks to start working on my face . Also used Retin-A Cream thast gets prescribed with Minocycline on my back and chest this caused a rash, so have stoped using the cream and stuck to just tablets

So far im happy with it, my face is much better then it used to be! Not sure about chest and back yet will keep you posted. = ]
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October 26, 2008

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30 days no results

Cons:

had to go to the e.r. caused tongue and throat to swell. On steriods now trying to keep inflamation at bay.

Hasn't worked for me
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