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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 1, 2009
Cons:
Side effects can be horrible!
I have taken this before, once a day, and it worked for my acne. I started to feel funky, but I was also taking a B vitamin and the funky feeling went away. Didn't think much of it. I ran out of minocycline went back to the doctor and she perscribed me to take it twice a day. After a couple of days this funky feeling came back. It was so hard to explain how I felt. I started doing a little research and went back to the doctor. I had developed depersonalization. Its is almost like the worst feeling in the world. As soon as I stopped taking it...it was gone. So the bottom line is...this does work but pay attention to how you feel on it.
July 18, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Started seeing a decrease in pimple size 3 days after using. So far it's working. Only cost me 10 dollars because my dermatologist gave me the card you activate on the phone.
Cons:
Dry lips.
Even though it says you can take this medicine without food, I highly suggest you take it with the biggest meal of your day. It will decrease your chances at the side affects.
July 12, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Best product I've used. Has completely cleared up my acne up within 3 weeks! i used clinique's acne soap before i applied at night time.
Cons:
Not many side effects. Made my face a little red the first few uses but no extreme dryness or burning. Kind of costy depending on your insurance but my dermatologist gave me a rebate so it ended up costing $20.
I've suffered from acne most of my life. I sweat a lot and produce a lot of oil to be honest and this is the only product I've used (and I've tried them all I don't even want to think about all the money I've spent on useless products) that has been able to clear my skin up!
July 3, 2009
Pros:
There is no pros. I have been taking minocycline for about a month, and have been on different antibiotics before, and have see no improvement what so ever.
Cons:
It made me extremely sick the first week of taking it
The generic pill doesnt work for me.
June 28, 2009
Pros:
Has cleared up the majority of my acne for the past 2 years.
Cons:
Made skin sensitive to sun for the first month of use, make sure to use lots of sunscreen.
I still get a few pimples occasionally but i didn't expect perfection. Good to try if you have tried other treatments without success and before going on accutane. Very light side effects, so i think it is worth trying.
June 18, 2009
Pros:
Kept my acne from getting worse.
Cons:
Kept my acne from getting worse but didn't improve it either.
Overall, the product didn't work for me.
In the end, this kept my acne from getting worse but it didn't make any go away either. If using this combined with a topical gel does not work then you may want to consider talking to your dermatologist about using Accutane.
June 17, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up most of my acne :) I am only left with a few blackheads...
Cons:
It took a couple months for most of the bumps to go away. As long as you have the patience, it's works great. If you miss one day, you will FOR SURE break out in the next couple of days... For the first couple of days, it makes your skin dry :(
It works absolutly great if you can wait for the results. I have tried everything from Proactiv to Neutrogena and this is the only thing that worked for me.
June 11, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Cheap, doesn't make you sick
Cons:
Didn't work :-(
I visited the Doc after 5 months of taking Solodyn (45mg) without seeing any results, He told me the dosage was not high enough but also said my body could've worked up a resistance against the antibiotic. Back to the drawing board for me.
May 31, 2009
Pros:
works well..
i had spots on my face chest and back.
now they are all gone just after taking the pill for about 3 days.works like a charm. i luv it!
Cons:
several side effects.... make sure you discuss this wid ur gp..
acne reappears if you stop taking them but just make sure you use this with other treatments 4 better results!
WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 28, 2009
Pros:
NONE.
Cons:
NAUSEA, VOMITING
DIDN'T WORK FOR ME.
Pros:
It does work, keeps the acne under control.