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Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually taken once a day with food, at the same time every day.

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December 5, 2007

Pros:

Within the first couple of days my skin appeared to be less oily. Skin cleared up very fast. Ladies when combined with Birth Control, this works wonders.

Cons:

After about two weeks of using hte product, my skin flarred up again however still less oily.

I became VERY dizzy (often having to take a nap after I took it), irritable, and naseaus.

Works.. however will look for an alternative.
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December 5, 2007

Pros:

It helped to clear up my acne within the first week I took it

Cons:

It is difficult to find the time to take it if you are busy, like myself because you have to take it one hour before eating or 2-3 after eating.

I didn't have any side affects but I have some friends who felt dizzy and had nasea. If you have severe acne, I would recommend something else. But for those of us with the occasional breakouts on our face, this product will work for you
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December 3, 2007

Pros:

It worked the first two weeks I was on it.

Cons:

Stopped working after about two-three weeks. Dizzy, stomach aches, headaches, etc.

I've been taking this for about a month now and I'm not impressed. It cleared up my acne the first two-three weeks but now I have small red bumps everywhere with pimples popping up here and there. I certainly do not want to take this forever . . . I've called my doc to see what he recommends.
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December 3, 2007

Pros:

Somewhat effective against acne

Cons:

Upset stomach, can't take 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating, caused serious side effects for me

This was the first medication my dermatologist put me on. It caused serious respiratory problems for me so I was immediately taken off after about 3 weeks of use. It seemed to be working somewhat effectively aside from my side effects. The upset stomach problem is very common as well is dizziness and disorientation, both of which I also experienced.
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November 27, 2007

Pros:

no pros at all

Cons:

actually makes acne worse, and induces uncontrollable vomiting

do not get this product is my opinion but it seems to have worked for some people all it did was make my acne ten times worse, and horrifically gave me about 5 painful cysts on my face, particullarly my ears and nose
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November 27, 2007

Pros:

Cleared me up completely

Cons:

once u stop it comes back

I'm 21 had ance since i was 12. I tried everyhting in the pharmacys nothing helped. At 17 i started taking minocycline it cleared me up completely...all my acne...and inflamation....I had beautiful skin...once i stoped it came back after a few month...So now i started it again with 200mg a day...ive been on it for 3 weeks and i see results already...Just gotta be patient...cuz it takes time for it to work...
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up my skin.

Cons:

Started making me nauseous after a while, and my skin got severely worse after stopping.

You have to take it indefinitely, and along with the bad stuff it kills some of the healthy bacteria in your body. That's the danger with antibiotics.
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

my skin cleared right up.

Cons:

not being able to eat before and after.

it helps for the most part, but every once in a while i get some zits even some big honkers now and then.
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November 25, 2007

Pros:

whilst on it it keeps skin clear and smooth most of the time

Cons:

when you come off this medication the skin returns to previous state, occasionally even worse than previously.

it would be better if it provided long term results
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November 25, 2007

Pros:

Definitely cleared up my cystic acne.

Cons:

Although I have taken this some years ago, this time was very different. Within a couple of days I began to experience a very achy upper back and then arms, lower back, and legs. I didn't make the link to the Minocen b/c this didn't happen in past.

This time, though, the dermatologist had me on two pills a day - 100 mg each. In the past I was on one pill a day, though was told to take two right away and then one a day. So perhaps it was just too much. When I began to get really concerned with how I was feeling, and found online that this side-effect was not uncommon, I immediately stopped taking them. That was two days ago. I'm still a bit achy but not like I was. Now I'm afraid to go back on the drug, even one a day. I was only on it for a few weeks and the acne has cleared. So I'm thinking if it doesn't come back I'll just leave it for now. If it does, I'll revisit the derm (when I can get in!) and see what he says.
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