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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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June 15, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
I already burn so easily and this medicine makes you sensitive to light so fair skinned red heads be careful!
I would try it for sure. My derm wants to put me on accutane if this doesnt work and i reallllly dont want to take that so im hoping this clears up everything. Make sure you ask for a rebate card and good luck!! :]
June 11, 2009
Pros:
Clears me up, although not the tiny sebum bumps: avoids infections
Cons:
Heavy side-effects and acne comes back one week after quitting it.
My side-effects were severe. I developed a problem with my veins and muscles (very scary) and developed liver stains on my legs after only 5 weeks of usage. Many things are not reversible. Does clear me up to only leave the tiny bumps but acne comes back as soon as I quit. It's free for me because I live in Holland
June 8, 2009
Pros:
Worked after I used it for 3 months, my doctor told me it would take 4-6 weeks to become effective, continued for that one month after it was effective.
Cons:
After a month of effective use, it seemed my skin got used to it, adapted, and got worse than it was before I used the product.
Results will vary, my acne wasn't that bad to begin with and I hadn't had acne for years then it popped up and I got medicated but it hasn't helped. I have to go to a dermatologist for a better analysis.
May 27, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
it works...for me...quickly and effectively
Cons:
with no other changes in my life....diet, excercise, sleep...all good and fine....I have gained quite a bit of weight. Maybe the Solodyne?
I have a wheat allergy and only have bad bad outbreaks when I accidently ingest wheat gluten or use a gluten shampoo/lotion.... anyway...as long as I stay away, 100% from wheat, I have no acne. I used Solodyne when I accidently use gluten...it takes a couple weeks of Solodyne to clear it up....then I'm good until the next accident.
May 26, 2009
Pros:
works well and fast price is great...
Cons:
SIDE EFFECTS ARE CRAZY::::nausea,, dizziness I mean like crazy dizziness vertigo spells ears ringing..headaches that sent me to the er had ct scans thought I was dying....never thought it could of been the meds but after I stopped them I felt good
Great product clears up acne which is what I longed for, for a long time..But just couldnt stand the side effects but for the ppl that dont have the side effects you are lucky...I wish I could still take it..Cost was great...But in the end it ended up costing me alot 6,000.00 because I went to the er had ct scans doctors visits everything and the whole time it was only from the meds..about 10 days after I stopped the meds I started feeling better..I thought lets try the meds one more time 1 pill in the morning was all it took to mess up my next 2 days..But it varys from person to person...I have since been on erythromycin no side effects which was great but did not work on my acne...now Im on clindamycin pill and lotion only been 3 days so to early to say..
May 24, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Nodular acne - treatment is 90mg Solodyn per day, along with Epiduo gel once a day. I noticed my skin clearing up in 2 days! Taking it consistently has kept me acne free for over 3 months. My doctor wants to see me back in 3 more months.
Cons:
In the beginning, I noticed headaches, slight chest pain and shortness of breath, but only lasted a few weeks. Have noticed some redness on my face, and some really dry patches, but much easier to look at than nodular acne! Costly without good ins!
Get a card from your derm! It guaranteed I wouldn't pay more than $25 out of pocket. After my insurance, my cost would have been $300 a month, but when the pharmacist ran my Solodyn card, I paid $25 the first couple of months, then $10 the last 2 times. I do believe the Epiduo was a great product to use also! My derm said that it would also help repair my skin over time, and my skin looks fresh and clean after just a few months. I believe the Epiduo caused the redness and dryness on my face. My husband has a couple of breakouts and tested out my gel, and ended up with a really red dry patch on his face, and he complained that his face felt like it was on fire. For me, these issues came and went, but WAY easier to deal with than nodular acne! I totally recommend trying this stuff out!!
May 13, 2009
Pros:
very effective in treating moderate acne when taken consistently, capsules are tasteless and no extra time spent in the bathroom applying expensive creams and moisturizers.
Cons:
causes some side effects though these are more common (up to 60% so) in females than males, its efficacy extends only a few weeks beyond treatment (aka. its not a cure).
As a pharmacist I know there are endless choices for prescription acne therapies. Minocin remains one of the best options if a topical antibiotic, antibacterial (benzol peroxide, etc.) or Vitamin A derivative Isn't effective or possible. In terms of bacterial resistance Minocin is a far better choice than Keflex or Zithromax as these antibiotics are critical in treatment of other conditions. Accutane remains the last line of therapy ( in Canada) and is rarely prescribed to young women due to the astronomical incidence of fetal defects. If you are bothered by side effects of Minocycline think very hard before considering Accutane. I've tried combination topical therapies without much success but am very satisfied with Minocin; It remains the standard for oral antibiotic acne treatment with good reason.
May 6, 2009
Pros:
Easy to take.
Cons:
HORRIBLE allergic reaction.
I just wanted to write this review to warn people to PLEASE be careful when taking this medicine, and please notice right away if it's doing bad things to your body! If you are allergic to Minocycline, within 2 to 3 weeks of taking the medicine you might break out in a rash or hives, or you might experience flu-like symptoms. This is what happened to me. I just thought I was getting a heat rash (as I often do as summertime comes) and a lot of my friends are sick with a cold, so I ignored my fever and sore throat. Little did I know that I am severely allergic to this medicine. This only happens for 1 in 100 people, but if you experience these signs, contact your doctor immediately, as it could be very dangerous!
May 2, 2009
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Had an allergic reaction after 3 weeks of using it. Sore chest and difficulty breathing, shortness of breath. Broke out in rash all over body, large/spotty and itchy red rash. Sore areas on body. Sore stiff neck.
This is an allergic reaction.
April 22, 2009
Pros:
cleared up scne within a week
Cons:
drug induced lupus and auto-immune hepatitis
Cleared up my skin but I had muscle and joint pain that sent me to my GP multiple times for pain medication, X-rays, blood work etc... Luckily I am a pharmacist and put 2 and 2 together after a month of taking it and being on pain meds for about as long and discontinue taking the medication. It took 3 more months for my liver enzymes to return to normal and my joint/muscle pain to disappear. Use with caution. Look at the case studies.
Pros:
Really helped clear up my skin in just a few days. No noticed side effects. Worked really fast.