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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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September 23, 2007

Pros:

Works well off the start. Helps the skin produce lesser amounts of oil.

Cons:

Can tend to dry out skin. Skin may tan or redden easier due to lack of oils. May cause constipation due to lack of bacteria in the intenstines.

I found initially this product helped my skin a great deal. After a couple of months the breakups returned. I find this product works great off the bat but slowly my body became immune to it. I find the best way to have clear skin is simply lots of water, excercise, avoiding fatty foods, iodine, pot, tobacco and any other sort of drug.
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September 22, 2007

Pros:

Not sure yet... still tracking progress

Cons:

Hmmm, still not sure...

I don't know if my symptoms are of a weather change or they are from minocyline. I just started taking it 9/18/07. So far i've had a constant headache, my face feel's like it's on fire in the slightest bit of sunlight, and i run a constant fever... No sign of whether it is clearning my face up... Just wanted to drop a line. I hope people respond to this because this forum is a very good thing for people trying to make an educated decision on which medication(s) to try...
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September 21, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up my acne for the most part, no more huge flare ups

Cons:

Allergic reaction, broke out in hives

Mino was ok for the first few weeks, made me a bit groggy and foggy headed, but having a clear face after years of battling with acne was worth the trouble. Then all of a sudden yesterday after 3 weeks on the drug, I woke up with hives all over my legs and arms (At least 30-40 on each leg, my hands are sore because of the hives on my knuckles, can't sleep, just dying here). Incredibly itchy, swelling and growing into huge patches. I've stopped taking mino and bought some claritin to help ease the suffering until I can get to my doc. If you're lucky and dodged the bullet, it's a ok solution that works. If you're like me, have some cortisone cream, antihistamine, and cold packs ready because it's is not a pleasant experience.
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September 21, 2007

Pros:

It works in about 3-4 days.

Cons:

It works only for a few weeks... Then it wears off and your acne comes back.

So after I first used it for a week, I saw amazing results. All of my acne dissapeared and I didn't get any more breakouts. But then later on the effects wore off and now I have two bottles left of unused pills and a bunch of acne on my face.
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September 15, 2007

Pros:

Got the stuff free with coupon from dermatologist.

Cons:

Long term use of oral antibiotic lowers natural resistance to germs.

Not sure if this treatment is right for a 13yo girl. Week three on Solodyn and her acne does not seem to be clearing up. Will not keep her on this stuff much longer.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

Inexpensive. Controls breakouts well. No intestinal side effects.

Cons:

Your system can become immune. side effects.

After taking it for two weeks I started feeling short of breath, I then developed symptoms of a sinus infection. I stopped taking the minocyclin and my symptoms went away. One week after I began taking it again, I started to feel short of breath again and I developed a fever of 101.3! It was the minocyclin! I stopped taking it and haven't had anymore flu-like symptoms.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The side effects were so severe, I was in bed all weekend.

I wasn't on it long enough to see if it worked because the side effects were so bothersome. I tried to take it with and without food to see if there was a difference and there wasn't. If you have a delicate stomach, I wouldn't recommend going on this.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

I've been on and off several different antibiotics (including erythromycin, and topical clindamycin) and for me this one provides noticeably clearer skin in less time than the others without strong side effects.

Cons:

Never really completely cleared my skin... it tended to get it almost there in a few weeks, and then i would break out again just as it seemed as if i would be acne-free. Can produce some mild side-effects. Extremely expensive without insurance.

Definitely worth a shot, especially if other antibiotics have not been as effective as desired. You probably should avoid dairy and zinc while on this medication as well... i've read that Zinc (while recommended to help with acne) can interfere with the absorption of minocycline. It also makes you much more sensitive to the sun. I'm a lifeguard and when i wasn't using enough sunscreen or avoiding the sunlight while on this medication it actually made my acne worse. You just have to be careful when using it, and use it properly for it to be beneficial.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

Seemed to clear rosacea breakouts

Cons:

Severe allergic reaction. Sunburn rash, swelling/itching of hands and feet, fatigue, severe joint pain, cold chills and almost delirium.

Insurance did not cover cost of drug.

I am going to assume I am allergic to drug. However, my internist disagreed due to the adverse reaction not starting until 1 week into the drug use. However, 3 weeks later I decided to give it another go and took one pill and 48 hours later am still suffering. Another cortisone dose pack starting tomorrow. Metrogel and avoiding tomatoes, and extreme heat works very well for my rosacea.
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September 10, 2007

Pros:

I have tried many different medications for my acne rosecea. Minocycline is the only oral medication to have worked. Totally cleared up all my cysts and breakouts.

Cons:

My dermatologist has informed me that I may always have to take this medication which is scary thought.

I have never had any of these symptoms described here and I have taken this medication somewhat consistently for 2 years. I may go for 2 months without taking a pill but the first sign of a 'cyst' forming then I start the regimen again. I have just now been hearing of some of these severe reactions and I am just amazed I have not encountered them. However I am going to continue to research the long term usage of this drug as it looks like I have to use for many years to come to help control my rosecea. I recommend this medication but only with close medical supervision to see how your body will react.
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