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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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October 12, 2008

Pros:

i see a difference and improvement and its starting to clear up

Cons:

i feel so nauseas all the time, sleepy and loopy. cant concentrate

its working, but i hope these side effects go away.
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October 9, 2008

Pros:

Clears you up, pretty fast. It really works well

Cons:

Well, I broke out in HIVES and was bedridden for weeks. It was the worst two weeks of my life and I had to get hospitalized and my throat closed up and everything. Not fun. But it got rid of my acne fast. Your chocie

Take a small dose and wait 2 weeks. If you dont get an allergic reaction, drug yourself up because it makes acne disapeer
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October 8, 2008

Pros:

works

well until just recently after 2 years of use on the pill 200mg a day (100 mornin' 100 night) anyways... untill recently i would never have break outs while using the pill but for some reason i broke out about a week ago and it's still pretty bad. But if i remember right it took about three weeks for it to start working when i first started the prescription but i believe it's well worth the time put into for no acne
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October 2, 2008

Pros:

-Increased Appetite. (i know its supposed to do the opposite)
-Free with insurance.

Cons:

No real side effects. First day had a bit of nausea. The next 5 i was completly fine.

Increased my appetite, even though it is supposed to do the exact opposite. It's good for me because i need to gain weight, and during the past 6 days i have gained 8 pounds. -Made skin less pale. I am a fairly light skinned person and often look ridicilously pale, especially at night if i am tired. However because my skin became more photosensitive i was able to get somewhat of a tan. I know its dangerous to stay in the sun with this medication without sunscreen, but if you're in it very briefly it should be fine. - HAS NOT done much for my acne. In fact it has gotten worse so far. But i think the main reason why that has happened is because of the Styevemacin gel i am using. Plus i do hear that it gets worse before it gets better. I just hope it doesn't take 3 months, like some people here are saying. Just thought id post a question. Did anybody here use the Styevemacyn gel? I was prescribed the gel with this medication but i find it only makes my sk
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October 1, 2008

Pros:

I was instructed to take it for 7-10 days when I became aware of the cystic acne forming under the skin, then discontinue use when skin clears. The med can stop the acne in its tracks and prevent the pock marks that sometimes go along with it.

Cons:

About two weeks after discontinuing use I usually get hive break outs intermittently for about 6 weeks until drug clears the system.

Good for occassional use to treat acne when it arises, but would not recommend long term use or taking when acne is not present.
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September 26, 2008

Pros:

cleared up my skin within a month (90% clear, fades away scars, skin feels smooth and soft

Cons:

none

This has completely worked for my moderate acne. I don't know if it's just the pills or if it's the clindoxyl gel also. Give it a try!!!! Also, if you're in Toronto go to Dr. Geller's acne clinic in Woodbridge. She's AMAZING!
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September 24, 2008

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no side affects a brak out here and there afetr 3 days of use

it does the job but not one of the best treatments
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September 23, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up acne in a couple days. Kept my skin from getting so oily and I couldn't make my skin break out if i tried!! I stopped taking it for a while and did break out but only in small amounts. No giant pimples again.

Cons:

I had no bad side effects. Its just expensive if you don't have insurance.

Cant wait to get it refilled!
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September 22, 2008

Pros:

nothing so far

Cons:

i feel sick all the time, mostly dizzy and nauseated. I feel tired and depressed a large amount of the time it sucks!

don't go on it i'm scared when i'm done my skin will get worst. i hate this crap i feel like sh*t.
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September 19, 2008

Pros:

Easy to take. I only take it in the morning and before bed.50 mg, 2x a day...and my insurance paid for it. No tummy pains for me.

Cons:

Takes a while to work but worth it.

I have tried almost everything to clear up my acne. I got minocycline 50 mg 2x a day. I have been using it for 3 months (finished my 3rd bottle today). The first 2 months, I would still get breakouts, but they weren't as bad as before (puss..ewww) I would use Stievamycin medium strength to kill the acne and it helps b/c the acne gets smaller one day after applying and it doesn't hurt as much. Today, was the first time in years that I didn't have a breakout. I only had one breakout during my period but it was a tiny one! I think the key is being consistent. I used Tersaseptic to wash my face too!...
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