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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 8, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up my skin.

Cons:

Caused lower abdominal pain, extreme fatigue

Too bad I can't take this stuff. It didn't make me nauseous which is the no. 1 complaint but it sent my body completely out of wack! I seriously thought I had liver disease or something then I'm like duh! it's the pills. No more Minocycline for this girl!
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September 7, 2007

Pros:

it worked within...2 days? side effects cleared up...don't have to bother with taking it one hour before meals etc.

Cons:

made me a little nauseated for the first couple weeks i used it. if u dont' have insurance it's expensive

i have moderate acne, and this worked like a charm. Even though it hasn't yet gotten rid of the acne on my back i definatly think it's worth trying!
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September 6, 2007

Pros:

for me...it prevented the deep cyst acne.

Cons:

for the medication to work effectively I had to take it twice a day. When taking the med you must avoid vitamins 2 hrs before and after, drink plenty of water, have no dairy products, and avoid the sun. it did not prevent normal everyday acne.

this med may only be good for someone who suffers from a type of acne that is deep and cystic. I combined it using the regimen and received pretty decent results. however, missing even one dose, or not taking it properly- (i.e. within not consuming two hrs of any vitamins or any dairy products- with plenty of water- isn't a very easy thing to do when you have a life)-can cause a breakout down the road as a result. i suggest trying it for a month then telling your doc/dermatologist it isn't working- get him or her to step it up with another oral anti-bacterial med.
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September 2, 2007

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Cons:

Acne has only gotten worse.

I'm more than half way through my script and my acne has multiplied. I'm so frustrated! What antibiotic actually works? I'm 23 years old and so tired of this acne infested face!
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September 1, 2007

Pros:

It does help control your acne, i've had no side affects what so ever and I have been on it for over a year.

Cons:

it helps control but I find it doesn't clear it up completely. it is perfect for those suffering from a light acne problem, but those with worse acne should try something stronger.

all these negative side affects stated above are not true. sure it may happen to a chosen few, but the same goes for ANY other drugs. i've been on many MANY acne medications and i have never had a problem. Minocycline works well but if you have a lot of acne i would recommend something stronger. i felt it worked good in the beginning but after a while it starts to not work as well.
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

It seems to work well, not the best results but better than most

Cons:

I had severe allergic reaction to it. I had Minocyline enduced Lupus. It was awful, the docs thought I had Rheumatoid arthiritis, went through months of joint pain, and joint swelling before they figured it out what it was

It worked ok, but not worth the side effects
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

Prevents outbreaks. you might get the one here or there

Cons:

didnt really help my acne at all, sometimes it gave me stomach pains

it depends on you, and your skin specialist
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

Starts to clear acne within days. No side effects yet but this forum scares me, so not sure how long I'll stay on...

Cons:

As soon as I stop taking them acne comes back in full force - very frustrating. Damned if you do and damned if you don't...

It does what it says... Clears up acne pretty quickly but you have to stay on them. My dr started me on 100mg 2 x day for first week and then down to once a day. I tried stopping them twice because was scared of developing side effects, but acne returned so I went back on them. I told my concerns to my dr and he said that the severe side effects only happen to a very few out of the thousands upon thousands of people that use this. He assured me that he would check my blood for liver damage and anything else every three months until I decide to stop. So I am scheduled for bloodwork in three months and will stay on Mino at least until then. Will write an update then....
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August 30, 2007

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I've taken this for 7 months now. Never suffered from any side effects, and my acne has completely disappeared.

Cons:

No Cons at all.

Use it!
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August 25, 2007

Pros:

it will kill acne causing bacteria

Cons:

causes ulcers, liver damage, lupus, etc, etc, etc. anyone who takes this poison is an absolute idiot, i'm sorry and i pray for your longterm health. you might as well be on crystal meth, but as long as your face is clear i spose it's ok right?

i tried one 100mg pill 5 minutes before looking at these reviews. seeing all the terrible side effects and long term damage this drug causes i immediately regreted putting into my body. i was dizzy and had blurred vision within a half hour and at about the 7th hour i had joint pain, a head-ache, swollen lips and eyelids, and my lips were beginning to chap. i will never ever try this again nor will i recomend it to anyone, ever!
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