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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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June 5, 2009

Pros:

It cleared up some of my cystic acne. Still have a few bumps here and there, but it cleared the bad stuff up. Only been with it for a month, hopeefully I get even more better results next month :)

Cons:

Very expensive if you dont have insurance! Since the acne is going away, I'm being left with some scars. Don't really get the side effects, mainly because I take it with food (Which you aren't supposed to)

Get it and try it. And if you are having bad side effects with it, take it with food or maybe with some juice.
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May 28, 2009

Pros:

NONE.

Cons:

NAUSEA, VOMITING

DIDN'T WORK FOR ME.
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May 27, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of your acne while you're on it, but after you're done with your doses..it will make your acne come back 10x worse than it ever was! Stay away! it's not worth it.

Cons:

Bad side effects: Stomach cramps, dizzyness, nausea.

I wouldn't recommend this for anyone, it's just a quick fix that will make your acne WORSE than what you started with!
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Doesnt do enything.

Ive been taking it for 2 months but have seen nothing. its that simple.
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May 10, 2009

Pros:

stopping my breakouts

Cons:

light headed, dizziness, blury vision..

i am not so sure if the medicine is helping me or not because i feel like a zombie.
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May 6, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take.

Cons:

HORRIBLE allergic reaction.

I just wanted to write this review to warn people to PLEASE be careful when taking this medicine, and please notice right away if it's doing bad things to your body! If you are allergic to Minocycline, within 2 to 3 weeks of taking the medicine you might break out in a rash or hives, or you might experience flu-like symptoms. This is what happened to me. I just thought I was getting a heat rash (as I often do as summertime comes) and a lot of my friends are sick with a cold, so I ignored my fever and sore throat. Little did I know that I am severely allergic to this medicine. This only happens for 1 in 100 people, but if you experience these signs, contact your doctor immediately, as it could be very dangerous!
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May 4, 2009

Pros:

i haven't seen any yet

Cons:

light headed, hurts to swallow the stupid pill and makes you really tired

it hasn't done anything to clear up my skin and my acne is really light (i never used to have acne at all until a month ago) which is why i went on the stupid thing as a last resort i dont' know.. maybe i'll give it a bit more time. or try this accutane i keep reading about
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Had an allergic reaction after 3 weeks of using it. Sore chest and difficulty breathing, shortness of breath. Broke out in rash all over body, large/spotty and itchy red rash. Sore areas on body. Sore stiff neck.

This is an allergic reaction.
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

Has cleared my acne. From 14 -15 pimples reduced to none. worried though as taking along with Isotretinoin as recommended by doctor but all sites recommend not taking these two together.

Cons:

Once u stop the acne returns, aused mild diarrhea and mood swings. Got tanned badly ( live in a hot country)

Use only if u have to. I had to and got me immediate results in 1 week.
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April 23, 2009

Pros:

I have been using Minocycline in prescription for a few months, initially it works really well But slowly the power wades off

Cons:

For short term it is good, no use for longterm

Paid pretty heavy price for the medications, but I have been having recurring acne since my early teenage(now 26). Today as I am writing am having 3-4 cystic acne, seems very deep. So talk to your doctor about the medication...
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