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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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October 10, 2007

Pros:

clearing up the skin
have only been on it for a week

Cons:

seems to be drying up the skin

i have only been on it for about a week so i cant really tell but it seems to be clearing up. i think i want to go on accutane though.
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October 4, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up all the pimples on my chin, where my acne was the worst.

Cons:

I still have pimples everywhere else.

Everyone seems to be taking it different to me.. I've been taking it twice a day with food for about 3 months and i was told not to lie down for an hour after taking it to reduce the likeihood of headaches (which i haven't had). Towards the end of the first month i really noticed the difference in my chin it's pretty much clear now which i'm pretty happy with. But it hasn't helped clear up any other areas of my face.. maybe a few less blackheads, but thats all.
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October 4, 2007

Pros:

i guess it works pretty fast. I only took it for a few days before i noticed the breakouts on my back/shoulders starting to dry up.

Cons:

terrible side effects. the packaging says that only about 1/10,000 people has an allergic reaction, but it seems more frequent than that to me. after 3 days of taking it, i got a red, itchy rash on my chest that progressed up my neck to my chin.

the rash that i got from this is itchy and miserable and i'm treating it with a steriod cream from the derm who did not seem too concerned about it. it's sort of a splotchy, hot rash and i've had it for 4 days now. the mino also made me REALLY dizzy, so much that i couldn't even go down a staircase without feeling like i was going to fall down. it gave me a sporadic headache too. i was also using differin, and i think i'll only use topical meds from now on. i'm not very comfortable with the idea of using an antibiotic for such a long period anyway. my bf took this med for a different reason and also ended up worse off than before he took it. i guess the rash could be worse, but still - it's sooo not worth having an itchy, splotchy rash going up my neck.
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October 2, 2007

Pros:

Stoped acne from flaring up as much.

Cons:

I took this for a long time(about 6- 8 months) i took 2 a day which appears to be too much compared to the other reviews. Towards the end of the use it did not effect my ance at all and i developed a yeast infection in my genital area.

maybe works for about a month or two but after that not worth it.
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October 2, 2007

Pros:

so far has cleared skin quickly

Cons:

has to be taken on an empty stomach, makes me dizzy and naseous

My derm put me on Spironolactone with Duac and Differin, and the spiro made my skin much worse for some reason, so after two months she switched me to minocycline. It's been about a week and my skin has improved pretty well. It's more smooth, and the existing acne isn't nearly as inflamed. The side effects kinda suck though. I feel dizzy and a bit queasy for a few hours after taking it if my stomach is empty, which it has to be if you want it work because otherwise it will bond with other vitamins and won't be absorbed properly. Having to wait an hour after taking it to eat can be inconvenient in the morning too. However, it's working so well that so far the side effects are worth it.
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

Within three days, acne started to lessen to be very manageable.
No side effects so far.
Noticeable changes.

Cons:

The precautions you take (no eating or dairy while taking medicine in a 4 hour range)

Within three days, my acne started to lessen, in addition to switching to my latest topical medicine drug (in order to keep my body from resisting them). I switched from Acne Free to Salicylic acid pads and started taking Minocycline. I take only on one a night, which is what I personally recommend you should, as it allows the drug to last longer, and be less dramatic on any side effects. Most Importantly, DO NOT ... I repeat... DO NOT take this drug for longer than 5-6 months. You're foolish if you do. Straight up Foolish. Others below me, have made this mistake as they we're too un "read the directions/listen to your doctor" when taking this. If you do you risk many more of the side effects, and even possibly worse acne. If you're acne comes back after taking this medicine's use, start on a new prescription. But do not repeat. And remember, You always want to use different topical drugs on your skin in order to prevent resistance, but remember, be gentle. V
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September 29, 2007

Pros:

Minocycline keeps pimples at bay but doesn't quite completely clear skin if you have moderately severe acne lesions.

Cons:

You break out worse than ever once you stop taking the drug. For naturally tanned people (olive skin), it causes a blue-gray pigmentation on the skin which may occur on the face, or body because of increased skin sensitivity to the sun.

After beginning this medication, in a matter of days, my skin lost his lustre/glow - I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. When the dermatologist told me that tetracyclines when used long-term may cause hyperpigmentation, I was horrified. I quit the drug after 2 months of taking it and my face has broken out like never before. I was better off having not taken minocycline because I could actually look at myself in the mirror before. My dermatologist has now prescribed Accutane after taking a look at my skin after using this.
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

none found

Cons:

Gave me a rash after about 2 weeks of use. Later had swelling of face and rash all over body. Was sent to E.R and had to get steroid and antihistamine shot

I was allergic to minocycline and didn't know it. I had to give it a shot to clear up my acne.
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September 25, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Not a good product if you are wanting to clear up your acne in a short period of time. Many side effects without hardly any good results.

I have taken this medication for about a week and a half along with Differin gel and I have not noticed any improvement whatsoever with my acne. If this product works, it surely must take a long time! Considering that I have only small whiteheads. The side effects are annoying. Since taking the product, I feel very warm regarding that no one else around does. My head feels like its on fire and I have been getting headaches daily. I have been having bloating, stomach cramps, and diarhea on a regular basis since taking it. Also I feel sluggish and woozy. Not to mention lightheaded and my allergies has acted up. Overall, I feel awful. It would be worth feeling the side effects if it actually was effective on my acne. I highly do not recommend the use of this product. Its results are not worth the side effects.
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

It seems to be working great. So far no new pimples and the ones I had are barely even there now.

Cons:

None

I am taking 2 100mg pills a day and also applying Duac gel at night and it seems to be working great. So far no side effects. I recommend using moisturizer on your face twice a day though to keep it from drying out.
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