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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.
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October 28, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Cons:
No cons. My face did start breaking out again after I stopped taking it though.
TAKE IT. My skin looked fabulous while I was taking it. It is totally worth it! It cleared me up quickly and I did not experience any side effects!
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.
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. = ]
October 14, 2008
Pros:
skin feels softer and smoother, still getting pimples but have only been taking for 1 month.
Cons:
nasueas now- especially in the mornings. I was having real stomach problems until i started taking pills of acidopholus bacteria to help that.
waiting to see, hoping it will work...
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
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.
September 12, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Makes skin look clear and radient. REally seems to improve breakouts and skin clarity.
Cons:
I have been taking it about 2 months now (8 weeks) and have not seen the full effect of it. It takes a while to work to full potential.
I had a terrible overwhelming breakout... With over 100 small bumps that turned into extremely painful cystic acne bumps that take forever to go away! So this medicing greatly decreased breakout frequency so far and also has cleared up about 50 % or more of my acne so far.. I have full confidence it will continue to improve it more until it is clear. It is amazing! Now if I could get rid of these red marks!!!
September 11, 2008
Pros:
no side effects whatsoever, using them after oxytetracycline had no effect
seems to have stop any major breakouts about my jawline where i got them most frequently and has significantly cleared up the acne on my back,
Cons:
im using this with a topical benzoyl peroxide cream which although is trying up my skin a bit, seems to be helping too, i dunno if the benefits are due to the minocycline or the topical cream,
ive only used this for about a week and a half, so in all likleyhood they havn't really done their job yet, so ill just have to wait and see. Free on prescription
September 8, 2008
Pros:
none
Cons:
I saw no change in my skin. Worst of all when I went to get my eyebrows waxed the lady told me since I was using mino my skin was very sensitive and after I got waxed my skin was red and i was bleeding because the skin was pulled off :p
If I would of known all the negative side effects I wouldn't have even started using it. Now i'm using the Mario Badescu products to correct the damage done by the mino.
September 2, 2008
Pros:
My back acne has cleared up.
Cons:
Loss of appetite, stomach upset, spotting for a week now (which my derm. says is not related to taking the medication...I never spot though), my face has not cleared up yet!!
I'm happy my back cleared up but my face still looks bad...maybe it would be worse if I wasn't taking it. I don't feel good about taking it after reading the problems all these people have had. It hasn't worked wonders yet...I'll give it a bit longer.
Pros:
Cleared up my face within a week and a half of taking it!