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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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August 24, 2007

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a week into it has gotten worse

should i stick with it
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August 23, 2007

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Really helped to clear up mild-modertae acne within 1 month. Began working within 2 weeks and is quite effective so far.

Cons:

Never take this pill on an empty stomach, it will make you sick. Occasionally my eyes ache when I am out in the sun.

This drug actually worked for me after I have tried a handful of other antibiotics. Take the pill for 2 weeks regularly and see what happens. I was very skeptical at first because I had tried other antibiotics with no real effect but I believe that this pill is different.
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August 23, 2007

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Cleared up infected acne in a matter of weeks.

Cons:

Didn't clear up my face as a whole, but the redness and pus definitely went away.

It's not a miracle worker, but it definitely makes a big difference. My derm made me take a 100mg pill a day for 12 days, and then a 50 mg pill a day for 24 days. I also use Acne aid soap and topic morning and night. Pretty good so far, I have an appointment with my dermatologist this week again.
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August 20, 2007

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I have been on Minocycline 100MG caplets, Retin-A, Benzac AC, for 3 week and all it's doing is making me sleepy. I guess I have to be patients, I still have ache on my face arms and back.

Cons:

It's all cons so far

I keep trying to use it.
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August 19, 2007

Pros:

Got rid of my acne within a month.

Cons:

Heard terrible things about the side effects of Lupus and Arthiritus. IS THAT POSSIBLE??

Clears acne within a month with few immidiate side effects, but not sure if the results later is worth it.
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August 18, 2007
EXCERCISE,DRINK LOTS OF WATER--NO DRUG CAN PERMENANTLY ELIMINATE ACNE (EXCEPT ACUTAINE BUT THAT HAS TOO MANY SIDE EFFECTS).DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY
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August 17, 2007

Pros:

will fix up acne.... must give it time.

Cons:

None so far

Alright this is the real deal. I starting taking this 3 weeks ago today, and didn't really notice anything happening. In fact after 2 weeks my acne was the worst it has ever been and i just wanted to lay down and cry.... which i did. I wouldn't go out or anything. But i stuck with it and to my astonishment the following week the acne began to dissapear. No more breakouts, no more deep hurtful ones. Now I am just waiting for my scars to go away and i am happy to say that i will feel great going into college! Believe me this medication takes time to work so don't give up on it. Good Luck!
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August 17, 2007

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Usually take mine 30 minutes before bedtime. No side effects noticed. Just take one a day for dry eyes, not skin related.

Cons:

None that I know of! If I miss it over 2 days, my eyelids will swell, so I try NOT to miss it! It's been the salvation of my eyes.

Went to 2 other docs for eye problems before the 3rd one prescribed minocycline for what was dry eyes (use Tears, too, 4 times daily). I thank the Good Lord for this 3rd doctor who knew what he was doing! I've been taking this antibiotic for 3 years now!
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August 16, 2007

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Using Minocycline 100mg/twice daily 2.5 months. In conjunction with Trentin-X every other day, Benzaclin on face once a day, twice daily on shoulders and back. Face cleared 100%, Back and chest is slow to clear.

Cons:

Starting to receive groin rash (flat red) which may be a side effect of Minocycline.

Stops/Slows the production of sebum/oil. Does clear up and prevent acne from forming on the face, however slow to heal body acne.
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August 15, 2007

Pros:

My face started to clear up within a few days of taking it.

Cons:

A week after I started taking the medicine, I broke out in severe hives all over my body! My doctor said it the worst case of hives he has ever seen!

I was probably a rare example of the people who have awful allergic reactions. I liked the results I saw, but unfortunately, I couldn't continue to take it.
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