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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Minocycline? Rate It:
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September 23, 2009
Cons:
seemed to stop working after a while. acne didnt get worse, just stopped getting better.
helps but doesnt get rid of all of it.
September 13, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Amazing! took a little while to work but it has really helped alongside all the washes and creams i use too. i recommend for people with deep acne like i had
Cons:
it hasnt been tested long term...and i am still on it. my derm wants me to try and stop if i can but why would i want to stop if its working? however, i have been getting blood tests since ive been on it and my white blood cell count is lowering....
I would give this a try before using acutane. it isnt as harmful and the only side effect i have had is a lowering white blood cell count. at the beginning i did have stomach pains but they have gone away now and i take the pill every other day. just be careful with it. if something else works for u i'd use that since this one isnt meant for long term yet.... but it does what it's supposed to once u give it time.
September 12, 2009
Pros:
affordable
Cons:
none noticed
using with clinic acne solutions. The cystic acne has gone away and skin looks clearer
August 17, 2009
Pros:
Ive been on 50mg twice a day and it has cleared up acen quite well. Im on it for the 2nd time and worked well the first time. Im using in combination with differin gel
Cons:
A couple of months after i stopped using it the first time acne came back much worse. Also the first time round i did have nausea because i didnt take it with enough food but that goes away straight after you stop using it.
Minocycline provides a noticeable difference. In my experience it must be taken with meals. I hope that i will stop using mino in the next 5 months (about 3 months in now) and i can keep using differin to keep my acne away. It is working slower than it did the 1st time but my acne is much worse this time round. When i started my 1st course i on had pimple on my face. When i started 2nd course i had acne on both cheeks and my neck below my jaw. I will stick with this because im not clear but acne is much better than when i started, especially on my cheeks
August 16, 2009
Pros:
Face is less swollen and "angry" looking
Cons:
side effects; makes me feel sick if i don't take it with food.
I recently started taking 200mg of Minocycline a day...and I've already noticed a difference! My face isn't as swollen and I've even had a compliment that my face looked thinner. Also my breakouts were very painful and that has subsided.
August 9, 2009
Pros:
decent at getting rid of acne, i had been on other acne meds from my dermotologist and they started to have dulled effects so he switched me, it seemed my skin had a better tone and scars went away quicker.
Cons:
While taking this medicine i has headaches everynight, after about a month i got intensely sick and started having piercing headaches, blurred vision, and vomiting for almost 4 days. after getting it out of my system im much better.
If you start getting headaches or weird vision stop immediatly
August 7, 2009
Pros:
I had severe acne, and many severe cystic pimples that would become infected. Within a week of micocycline, (100mg), redness and cysts started to fade away. I was completely amazed at how quickly I got results.
Cons:
About 5 months into treatment, I've noticed that I'm starting to break out and my digestion has started to slow down. I was taking vitamins for about a week, one month ago, which gave my acne enough of a break for it to become immune to medicine.
It's definitely effective and does it's job. I had absolutely no side affects, aside from the digestion from being on an anti-biotic for so long. I'm going to soon stop taking this and hopefully switch to Accutane before my acne completely reverts to where it once was. I'm going to say a yes on the recommend, because it definitely does work, but this is definitely a short-term treatment and not something to be used long-term.
August 7, 2009
Pros:
I've been taking 100 grams of minocycline twice a day for only a couple of days now, but it definitely seems to be having some effect. It's too early to tell and I know things don't happen overnight, but I'm hopeful. Also using Differin.
Cons:
None so far...
SO FAR SO GOOD!! WILL RETURN POST AGAIN!!
August 5, 2009
Pros:
Subdues acne outbreaks over a course of moths/years, affordable, and doesn't dry out your skin like other harsh acne medications.
Cons:
Gives you slight nausea, increases sensitivity to light, and sometimes it just decides to stop working for a few days even after taking it for over a year.
For a long time, NOTHING seemed to get rid of my acne. I'm 20 yrs old now and have been suffering from back/facial acne for 6 years. I tried so many prescriptions and have visited various dermatologists...all to no avail. Finally, I tried Minocycline(100mg) twice daily, and after about 3 months, my face looked great. However, you do get your occasional breakouts every now and again. And one thing to take into serious consideration is never miss more than 4 doses. I missed a week nce and my skin got very irritated again. So basically it's a love/hate relationship because it's somewhat of a tease. Right when you belive you found a perfect product, your bad skin then decides to fight back. All in all I would keep using it and recommend it to someone who has moderate/severe acne and is close to giving up.
July 31, 2009
Product used: Solodyn (Oral Antibiotic)
Pros:
Reduces inflammation, can be taken with food, and one pill at a time.
Cons:
Expensive ($750 w/o insurance), does not help with cystic acne and its main ingredient is minocycline which can cause some serious side effects if taken for too long.
I switched to Solodyn after I became resistant to doxy. My face has not become worse, but it has shown little or no improvement. I have minor cysts (still cystic acne but they aren't bad). Please only consider my review if you have cystic acne, as that is all I can speak for. If you have other types of acne, Solodyn may work for you. It costs $750 w/o insurance for a month's supply of 90mg pills. I am fortunate enough to have insurance that allows me to pay only $10, but it doesn't matter. No one should have to pay $750 for a medication that is ineffective in treating moderate cystic acne.
Pros:
helped more in the beginning. didn't make me ill