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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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December 1, 2009
Cons:
Can't take it with food. Cannot eat for an hour before or after taking it. cannot lay down for bed for half an hour after taking it.
I was on tetracycline that, for some reason, gave me terrible night sweats. After waiting a week from my last pill of tetracycline by doctor gave me minocycline to take 1 50mg pill a day for a week to see how I would react. This was upped to 2 50mg pills a day if no adverse reactions. I broke out like crazy after upping the dosage. Now it's been 3 days since I upped the dosage and my skin is clearing fast. All new pimples are dried over and no new ones have yet formed. Whiteheads are shrinking and drying.
November 18, 2009
Pros:
really helped my acne
Cons:
stays in your system for up to a year, i was one of the rare cases where i tested positive for rheumatoid arthritis and had the symptoms (not fun) hopefully over time it will get out my system, nausea
it does work but if i had known the long term effects i would never have taken it
November 7, 2009
Pros:
day 5, has alrdy cleared a bit on my face... taking it for my back tho with some retin-a and benzoyl peroxide cream.. nothing really noticable yet. i take 1 100mg before bedtime.
Cons:
none
if i dont see any improvements in a month im going on accutane since its really the only thing that will stop acne. completely
October 22, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Did clear up stubborn, large red lesions that had resisted other treatment
Cons:
Major severe lupus-like side effects that I am still dealing with 4 months after stopping the drug. Lupus = extreme fatigue, joint pain, light sensitivity, anxiety. Also have had "iritis" twice -inflammation of the iris in your eye - hurts badly!
I would NOT recommend this drug to anyone. I am a mess and worried that some of these issues could be permanent. I was very normal and healthy before - no issues other than the acne and I'll take that any day over this. The rheumatologist I am seeing says she has seen minocycline drugs do this to people "too many times" and she would never take one herself or have her children take one. That should tell us all something. I only wish I'd known that ahead of time so I could avoid this nightmare.
October 11, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
It seemed to clear most of the pimples from my face pretty quickly.
Cons:
Not, sure if it is directly from this or not. But, I have taken it for about 2 weeks. I have EXTREMELY sensitive nipples and mild upset stomach (almost a pregnant feeling)
I did not pay attention to the cost b/c I have insurance and only pd. $20. However, I did have a "discount" card from the Dr. and who knows if insurance will cover it next time. May consider switching to something else...
October 7, 2009
Pros:
no new breakouts once i started this treatment. Cleared up in about 2 weeks!
Cons:
None really
I started taking minocycline after a reaction to my birth control which made me break out. AHH it was horrible. I started taking minocycline beginning of july and just finished this past week and i can't complain about it. I have post-inflammatory red marks from old breakouts but those eventually fade with time and with the Murad post acne fade gel I purchased. I hadn't had a break out until the end of september where i got one or two little ones but not like the huge ones i used to get. I recommend it, it's worth a shot. Now I'm on doxycycline even though i'm not sure why the doctor switched my medication...we'll see how it goes.
September 29, 2009
Pros:
Reduced Inflammation
Reduced Redness
Reduced Severity of Outbreaks
Cons:
Did Not Stop Outbreaks
Overall its a antibiotic worth trying it reacts with people in different ways, what doesn't help some might be a fix to others. I only took it for a month and maybe I didnt see its full benefits. Saying this though I used Epiduo gel along with monocylcine.
September 27, 2009
Pros:
So far so good only on day 3 but I've been doing my birth control and differn .3 and my face is smooth except for 1 bump that is almost gone on my cheek. I have not gotten ill or anything on mino. Hopefully when next month comes around ill be okay
Cons:
Nothing.
I wanted to prevent my monthly cycle break outs that consisted of cyctic acne all over my chin and jawline so I went on birthcontrol, Yaz, for about 2 months and it cleared me up but still would get a few break outs on my chin and jawline so went to derm and she reccomnded mino and difern, so far so good now I can work on getting rid of all this scaring from my past break out. Id deff say gve it a try and see if it works for you. Oh my derm put me on two 100mg pills a day to start off with. Ill update in a weekor so. I started off with moderate acne before going on my birth control now with the differin and mino I only have one bump that is practically gone.
September 25, 2009
Pros:
I believe it kept my acne under control for a little bit
Cons:
Made me feel sick sometimes (headaches)
I have almost been on this for 3 months and my acne has not cleared!
If you have mild acne this would probably work.
September 18, 2009
Pros:
Made my acne a little better, easy to swallow, can take in morning or night, didnt make my tummy upset, cheap with insurance. It was 32$ with no insurance, but 8.75$ with insurance. THANK GODD!!!!!
Cons:
Well.. its didnt really clear up my skin, it helped but it didnt fully take it away. Well with every pill, i always forgot sometimes LOL
This is a good product if you have light acne, i think light acne sufferers would benefit more. JUST TRY IT!
Pros:
Breakouts healing faster. Breakouts subsiding.