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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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August 22, 2008
Cons:
It kind of makes me feel nauseated at times and it is an antibiotic so it kills all the good bacteria in your stomach. It is tolerable and I took it for over a year without any side effects.
it seems to have jump started my acne recovery (yet again) and is giving me hope!
August 10, 2008
Pros:
Seems to reduce redness very quickly, No new breakouts, Inexpensive
Cons:
Moderate dizziness and drowsiness
I've only been using Minocin for 2 days, treating my moderately severe acne especially on my forehead. It hasn't done any miracles but my dermatologist told me that it might take a month for it to work, and I feel like it's already beginning to reduce redness. I haven't gotten any new breakouts in the past 2 days (and I usually get them everyday), so I hope that's the drug at work. I am a bit concerned how long this dizziness will last. It hasn't hindered me in driving or working, but I hope this will eventually wear off as time goes on. I plan to take Minocin for the next 3 months, so I'll keep posting as I continue with the medicine. Good luck to everyone! Daily Regimen: morning - Minocin + Cetaphil Gentle Skin Wash + Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin night - Minocin + Cetaphil wash + Neutrogena Moisturizer + Differin Gel
August 10, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
no side effects, free
Cons:
didn't do anything.
took it for around 13 weeks, my acne got better in the begining but now its back to normal, dont recomend it.
August 2, 2008
Pros:
None, f useless.
Cons:
After taking this sh*t for 6 months it's done f all.
I went to my g.p. and this is the best she could come up with. The crap didn't do anything. A waste of 6 months. Now there's no point in going back as they are so incompetent. Thanks nhs for making me feel so bad.
July 27, 2008
Pros:
Works very well with little side effects.
Cons:
Is not permanent
I took this for almost three years in highs school and I remember it working really well, however, after a while the effects began to wear off. My Dr. put me back on it two months ago after five years off and it cleared me of active pimple in almost two weeks. I now only get maybe one pimple a week which is really good for me. Try it, it might work for you too!
July 16, 2008
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
works fast; no side-effects
Cons:
not recommended by doctors/researchers to take for longer than 3 months
have been taking for approx. 1 month and my mild-mod acne has all but disappeared; now just waiting for minor red/dark spots to fade over time
July 11, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up my acne immediately after a week. I've been on it for about a year with only a few pimples here and there.
Cons:
Can cause diarrhea
Pimples come back as soon as you stop taking it
I'm curious what the long-term effects are if I take it for the rest of my life. I'm only 25
July 11, 2008
Pros:
Cleared my skin, few pimples but not as bad as before
Cons:
I got a yeast infection, but got information online and bought monistat in the pharmacy, and in less then a week i was back to normal again.
I only used mino for a month, but stopped because didnt want to stay for too long. then months later pimples would come, so i decided to get birth control pills, which made me breakout terribly and got very depressed, so stopped those pills after 3 weeks, and going back to mino, for a month or two, then i'll try to use just topical creams and facials every three weeks, i'm trying to change my diet too......maybe i'm allergic to something
July 10, 2008
Pros:
Clears up acne in 1-3 months.
Cheap with insurance.
Cons:
Body will become resistant to it.
Acne will come back.
I used this product from September 07 to May 08. The drug cleared my acne near the end of october. I still did get a few pimples, but not very many. I would say out of every two weeks, I would get one small whitehead. The bad news is that your body will become accustomed to the medicine, and it will wear off. It wore off for me in May and I noticed 4 red pimples on my forehead. Now I have started to break out with white heads and in between my eyebrows and neck. Now I'm on doxy and if that doesn't work I will ask about accutane.
July 6, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up acne within one week
Cons:
Major, Major side effects...fever, muscle and joint aches, headaches, neck pain, dizzy, lightheadedness, and a rash. I was homebound for 7 days...on the couch, felt as it I had a horrible flu virus!!!
worked great, but not worth the side effects...stopped taking it after 7 days, it then took 7 days to feel better...started taking it again, took one 100mg dose and began having side effects just as bad as taking it the first time for seven days...didn't know the first reaction was from the minocycline, I thought I had a virus the doc said...doctors say it wasn't the med, but it had to have been...felt fine before taking it.
Pros:
It starts working right away if it's the medication for your system (my acne didn't respond to Doxycycline, all the topicals, etc.). Worked well in adolescence and just started it less than a week ago and it's cleared up more than 50%.