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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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March 12, 2009
Cons:
You can't stay on it forever, antibiotics are bad for your system. Once I stopped taking them the pimples came back.
This product is really good if you've got a function coming up or you need clear skin but you can't take the antibiotics forever so the acne will come back. But at least while you're on it you can find something that will work and start using it once you have the clear skin.
February 28, 2009
Pros:
Works well, but does not get rid of acne completely.
Cons:
It doesn't get rid of the acne completely, other than that, none.
I've had no notable side effects from this drug, but it doesn't get rid of the acne completely but it does work fairly well, I went to moderately severe to lightly moderate, but it doesn't get any better from the point I'm currently at with it at 200 Mg per day, I'll be switching off this drug soon for something else stronger.
February 24, 2009
Pros:
None, really.
i instead took epiduo and got MUCH better results, in Less Time.
Cons:
Dizzyness, discolorations, weakness, joint pain.
And acne got worse after i stopped taking it.
Dont take this.
Tell your dermatologist about epiduo.
its New
wayy better
side effects are peeling, itch, redness.
so a little bit of itch, or dizzyness, joint pain or discolorations.
you decide
February 23, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of your acne at first, works really well during the first few months and especially if you havent used it before
Cons:
after a few months your body becomes immune to it and your acne starts to come back even worse
If you are going to start taking it, be constistent with every dose and once you start to break out really bad while you are on it, stop taking it, trust me and switch to something else. Miss a few doses and the bacteria become immune to it. My acne has gotten worse ever since that first bad break out. I dont know what to do with it anymore, ive tried everything.
Go straight to accutane if you can.
February 22, 2009
Pros:
None for me
Cons:
Like with any drugs, be aware of its potentially serious side effects!!
I wish I had read these reviews before I started this medicine. Two weeks into treatment I developed the lupus-like symptoms others have described here. I had searing pain in every joint in my body. I was unable to turn a doorknob, walk, turn my head, etc. without sheer agony. I have a whole new appreciation for people who have any sort of chronic joint pain or arthritis. It was torturous. My derm was completely perplexed by this reaction and still to this day, I think, doesn't believe that my reaction was to the medication. I guess it's possible, but after stopping taking the medication, my horrible symptoms gradually tapered off between one and two weeks. I know probably only a small percentage of folks who take this have this sort of reaction and every drug has potentially severe side effects...but with so many other oral antibiotic options, why take the risk with this one?
February 19, 2009
Pros:
Very good. Effective... I noted a difference within two weeks, like the pharmacist said. It is important to take this with food because of the nausea, but I often skip the meal and take the pill and it didn't do anything to me.
Cons:
IT WILL MAKE YOU PHOTOSENSITIVE. Very important. Normally, on a short term medication, this would not matter, but Minocyline is something you take from 6 months to a year, therefore, photosensitivity is AN IMPORTANT MATTER.
Very good. I know that I've stopped the treatments for two-three days because I didn't get my refill and I broke out right away, after a month of treatment. Doctor told me this was normal because Minocyline will eventually clear my acne and it won't come back once I'm done the full treatment, and I believe it.
February 8, 2009
Pros:
saw results after 3 days, redness gone away completely.
Cons:
nausea and vomiting like crazy and very expensive. you have to take it with a lot of food to avoid this.
its worth it. i have been taking it for only 2 weeks and it has done wonders to my skin. before i had crystal clear skin, and this is really worth the side effects :)
February 5, 2009
Pros:
No more breakouts
Cons:
old spots still there
This medicine works wonders. I guess my doctor should have given me something to clear up the old blemishes that I had along with Minocycline. Thankfully I don't get any new acne spots at all but I still have about 5 blemishes on each cheek that I just can't seem to get rid of. I've only been taking Mino for 2 months and it actually started working immediately. I'd recommend it to anyone.
January 18, 2009
Pros:
No side effects.
Cons:
It didn't work at all.
I was on a three month treatment course and my skin didn't clear up at all. I have constant breakouts, blackheads all over my nose, and occasional cysts. None of this cleared up. On the other hand, I didn't experience headaches, nausea, or dizziness. I think it all depends on your specific body chemistry. I was prescribed this by my regular physician, not a dermatologist, who I don't think was very familiar with acne problems.
January 5, 2009
Pros:
cheap, no noticable side effects
Cons:
doesn't work
Has not made any noticable difference at all! I have severe break outs (hard red lumps, and white heads) every 1-2 weeks consistantly and this drug has not reduced length or severity of breakouts.
Pros:
It cleared up my acne fast, i didn't have to be worrying all the time if I missed washing my face at night if I feel asleep.